Shipping Chemical Products from Houston to Xiamen via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals demands tight-closing drums or jerricans, Barrier liners or overbags, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. Shippers should also clearly note “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and Avoid open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated chemical products, UN-rated packaging is mandatory when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level Depend on the product’s hazard class and packing group shown on the SDS. Be sure to confirm with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your Specialty chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most industrial chemicals shipments need a dangerous goods declaration, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that Match the classification. Our team recommends including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any licenses required by local authorities for specific chemical goods.

You can sometimes consolidate different industrial chemicals, but only if they are compatible. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other Chemical goods are properly separated. Use physical barriers and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because industrial chemicals can cause environmental damage if leaks occur, specialized cargo coverage is advisable. Review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and Chemical goods are not excluded, and that coverage covers contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

When shipping chemicals, it is essential to ensure proper labeling, packaging, and compliance with both U.S. and Chinese regulations. Hazardous materials must be handled according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, and appropriate safety data sheets (SDS) must accompany shipments.

Shipments of chemicals require compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) regulations in China. Import permits may be necessary, and specific documentation, including customs declarations and safety compliance certificates, must be provided to facilitate clearance at both ports.

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