Shipping Specialty Chemicals from Kaohsiung to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive Chemical products demands tight-closing drums or jerricans, Barrier liners or overbags, and moisture absorbers inside cartons or overpacks. You should also Specify “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and steer clear of open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated chemical products, UN-certified 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. Verify 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 Require a dangerous goods declaration, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that Match the classification. Best practice is including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any Permits required by local authorities for specific Chemical products.

You can sometimes consolidate different Specialty 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 do not conflict. Use Separate pallets and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

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

The key documentation requirements include a Bill of Lading, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and customs declaration forms, along with compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Seasonal considerations include monitoring typhoon season in Taiwan, which typically runs from May to November, as well as potential weather disruptions along the route, such as hurricanes in the Atlantic during late summer and early fall.

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