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U.S. Sea freight Price Calculator
Shipping Boxes, Crates and Pallets (LCL)
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We may consider supporting Dangerous Goods (DGD, HAZMAT) shipments only for commercial cargo of Classes 3, 8, and 9, with IMO and MSDS provided in advance. We DO NOT support personal effects shipments containing dangerous goods, even if they are a small part of the shipment.
Every booking request related to the international transportation of Dangerous Goods must be accompanied by a draft of the Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMO) and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Steamship lines will bill a $35,000 mis-declaration fee due to not matching DGD documents. If you are not a professional in DGD transportation, you should seek assistance from a professional. Please provide them with all available information about your DGD shipment and obtain proper paperwork. Booking requests without the draft of the IMO and MSDS attached cannot be processed. No exceptions.
Our online freight calculator DOES NOT reflect DGD surcharges. After considering and approving a DGD shipment by the carrier, the sea freight carrier's DGD surcharges may double or triple the carrier's rate vs. freight rates obtained for general commodities. Our FF surcharge of $175 will be added to the final shipping cost.
Regarding international cargo transportation from the US using ocean freight services, shipping Dangerous Goods means transportation of substance or material that has been determined to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. The equivalent term in US domestic ground transportation is Hazardous Material (HAZMAT). The term Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) is used almost exclusively in the United States. Then, hazardous materials will be classified as Dangerous Goods for international shipping from the USA by sea.
Everything is strictly regulated in such cargo transportation: documentation, labeling, packing, marking, etc.
The shipper is always responsible for identifying, declaring, and providing all necessary documentation for transporting regulated items in proper forms acceptable to the ocean freight carrier. All charges arising from a lack of appropriate documentation are on the shipper's account. Cargo exporting from the USA containing DGD may require more transit time than regular sea freight shipments.
Most international ocean freight carriers will NOT accept HAZMAT other than IMO Classes 3, 8 & 9. Hazardous items other than classes 3, 8 & 9 require sea freight carriers with special equipment.
UN NUMBER - stands for United Nations number. The UN number is a four-digit number assigned to potentially hazardous materials (such as gasoline, UN 1203) or class materials (such as corrosive liquids, UN 1760). Firefighters and other emergency response personnel use these numbers during transportation emergencies. UN (United Nations) numbers are internationally recognized.
IMO CLASS - International Maritime Organization HAZMAT class
Class 1. Explosives
Class 2. Gases
Class 3. Flammable Liquids
Class 4.1. Flammable Solids or Substances
Class 4.2. Flammable solids
Class 4.3. Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 5.1. Oxidizing substances (agents), by yielding oxygen, increase the risk and intensity of a fire
Class 5.2. Organic peroxides - most will burn rapidly and are sensitive to impact or friction
Class 6.1. Toxic substances
Class 6.2. Infectious substances
Class 7. Radioactive Substances
Class 8. Corrosives
Class 9. Miscellaneous hazardous substances and articles
FLASHPOINT - the lowest temperature at which the material can catch fire.
PACKING GROUP - grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials. Packing Group I indicates great risk; Packing Group II is medium danger; Packing Group III is minor danger.
Before booking any shipment containing DGD, ensure you:
Expect 2–3× higher shipping costs vs. standard freight due to:
Upon submitting a booking request for international shipping from the US cargo containing hazardous commodities, the exporter must provide a draft of the IMO and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in a proper form acceptable to an ocean freight carrier.
If you are not a professional in DGD transportation, you may need to find a company specializing in DGD handling.
Upon approval and receipt of the booking confirmation, the shipper fills in the missing IMO fields and resubmits them to all related parties.
Here is a sample form of the IMO used in international shipping from the United States of America.
Shipping Cargo Containing Lithium-Ion Batteries
Customer Advisory - Lithium-Ion Batteries SP 188. Issue Date: February 19, 2020
Effective immediately, ocean freight carriers will not accept export shipments containing Lithium-Ion Batteries declared as Non-Hazardous according to Special Provision 188 without a copy of the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and the Test Report confirming compliance with Special Provision 188.
For additional information on acceptable test reports, please refer to:
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3, paragraph 38.3.5. or the US Department of Transportation website.
When shipping hazardous stuff internationally from the U.S., certain items may react dangerously with other substances, including chemicals, air, and water. Leaks or spills could create toxic gases, fires, or explosions. U.S. law requires properly segregating incompatible cargo during ocean transport to prevent accidents.
Key Requirements:
1. Segregation Methods:
Hold Harmless Letter:
If carriers must segregate your regulated items, you must provide this signed document on company letterhead stating:
Regulatory Reference:
For complete rules, see 49 CFR Parts 100-185 (Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations).
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