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U.S. Seafreight Price Calculator
Shipping Boxes, Crates and Pallets (LCL)
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We may consider supporting Dangerous Goods 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 as a small part of the entire shipment.
Shipping Dangerous Goods must be approved before the booking. Every booking request related to the international transportation of Dangerous Goods must be accompanied by a draft of the Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMO) along with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Steamship lines will bill a $35,000 mis-declaration fee due to not matching DG documents. Booking requests without the draft of IMO and MSDS attached cannot be processed. No exceptions.
In respect of international cargo transportation from the U.S. using ocean freight services, shipping Dangerous Goods means international shipping of substance or material which has been determined to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. In U.S. domestic ground transportation, the equivalent term is Hazardous Material (HAZMAT). The shipping term Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) is used almost exclusively in the United States. Then in respect of international shipping from the USA by sea, Hazardous Materials will be classified as Dangerous Goods.
In the international shipping of Dangerous Goods from the USA, everything is strictly regulated: shipping documents, labeling, packing, marking, etc.
International transportation of dangerous goods from the USA by sea requires approval from the ocean freight carrier in advance. Dangerous goods can be booked only after the approval and are subject to DG surcharges. Our online freight calculator DOES NOT reflect DG surcharges. After considering a DG shipment by a carrier, DG goods surcharges will double or triple sea freight rates obtained for general commodities on our online freight calculator.
The shipper is always held responsible for the identification, declaration, and provision of all necessary documentation related to shipping dangerous goods in proper forms acceptable by the international ocean freight carrier. All charges that may arise due to a lack of proper documentation are on the shipper's account. Cargo shipping from the USA containing dangerous goods may require more transit time than regular international ocean freight shipments.
Most international ocean freight carriers will NOT accept Dangerous Goods other than IMO Classes 3, 8 & 9. Shipping dangerous goods other than classes 3, 8 & 9 requires ocean freight carriers with special equipment used to transport dangerous goods of particular classes.
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 dangerous goods 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 increases 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 dangerous 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.
Upon submitting a booking request for international shipping from the U.S. cargo containing dangerous goods, the shipper must attach a draft of the Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) along with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in a proper form acceptable by an ocean freight carrier.
A "draft of DGD" means that the form of the DGD contains all information related to the dangerous goods, but sailing details in it are blank. The draft must be dated and signed by the shipper and contains a valid shipper's contact information.
All the information necessary to prepare a draft of DGD and the MSDS should be available at the manufacturer of shipping goods. If you miss a piece of information necessary to complete your DGD and/or the MSDS, contact the manufacturer of the goods. Otherwise, seek a company specializing in dangerous goods shipping.
Upon approval and receipt of a booking confirmation from the carrier, the shipper fills in missing fields on the DGD and submits the DGD to all parties related to the dangerous goods shipping.
Here is a sample of the Dangerous Goods Declaration used in international shipping from the United States of America.
At the time of requesting a quotation on ocean freight shipping from the USA that contains Dangerous Goods, in addition to a general cargo description, always provide at least:
The best way is to attach a draft of your Dangerous Goods Declaration. You will need the declaration anyway.
Otherwise, prepare and submit a hazardous cargo request on top of the quote. Here is a sample of the hazardous cargo request form.
Shipper’s Name, Address, and Phone Number:
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Phone:
Proper Shipping Name: ______________________________
Technical Name: ___________________________________
IMO CLASS/DIVISION: ________________ UN NUMBER: ________________
PACKAGING GROUP: __________________ PLACARDS: _________________
FLASHPOINT IN CELSIUS CC: ______ ERG NO: ______ QUANTITY: ________
PKGS: ___________ TYPE: ___________ WGT (KG): _________ CFT: ______
24-HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER: ____________________ CONTACT: _________
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED MATERIALS ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED, AND LABELED AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
EMERGENCY CONTACT ______________________________________
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the correct technical name(s) (proper shipping name(s)), are classified, packaged, marked, and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations.
Shipper’s Signature/Date ____________________________________
** Must be legibly signed manually, by typewriter, or other mechanical means **
IT IS DECLARED THAT THE PACKING OF THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT by THE PROVISIONS OF 12.3.7 OF SECTION 12 OF THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE IMDG CODE.
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 that are 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 link.
Shipping of some dangerous goods may be incompatible with other substances.
They may react with other dangerous goods or chemicals or with apparently harmless substances, such as dust, air, or water. Dangerous goods can easily come into contact with incompatible substances through spillage or leakage and may liberate toxic gases or cause a fire or an explosion. It is a legal requirement that shipping dangerous goods from the USA that are not compatible with other substances is stored and handled separately so that a loss of containment or interaction cannot cause a serious incident. The use of an impervious barrier or a suitable separation distance can achieve this.
If dangerous goods prior/during their international shipping from the USA have to be segregated by the sea freight carrier, then the consigner/international shipper must furnish a HOLD HARMLESS LETTER under the consigner’s letterhead.
This HOLD HARMLESS LETTER must clearly state:
For more information related to the international shipping of dangerous goods from the USA, please refer to 49 CFR Parts 100 – 185. The Hazardous Material Transportation Regulations (HMR).
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