Shipping Industrial Chemicals from Paranagua to Memphis via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals necessitates Sealed primary containers, Barrier liners or overbags, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. You should also clearly note “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-rated packaging must be used when shipping by road, sea, or air. The Exact 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 DG shipping paper, the latest SDS, and Accurate 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 Permits required by local authorities for specific chemical goods.

You can sometimes consolidate different industrial chemicals, but only if regulatory separation requirements are met. Always check the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other Chemical goods are properly separated. Use Separate pallets and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because industrial chemicals can cause environmental damage if leaks occur, enhanced freight insurance Is strongly recommended. 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.

Shipping chemicals from Brazil to the United States requires compliance with both Brazilian and U.S. regulations, including adherence to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and proper classification under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Importers must also ensure that all necessary documentation, such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and customs declarations, are accurately completed.

Chemicals transported via ocean freight must be properly packaged and labeled according to international maritime regulations, such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Special handling procedures may be necessary to prevent leaks or spills, and containers should be stowed in a manner that mitigates risk during transit, taking into account factors like temperature control and separation from incompatible substances.

DNA uses SAMMIE’s AI-driven rate and route optimization to recommend optimal carriers and lanes based on current conditions and prices.

Yes, DNA includes consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.