Shipping Chemical Products from Rio Grande to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive chemical goods Requires tight-closing drums or jerricans, vapor-barrier wraps, and moisture absorbers inside cartons or overpacks. It is important to clearly note “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and not use open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated chemical products, tested and approved packaging Is required when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level are determined by the product’s hazard class and packing group shown on the SDS. Verify with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your industrial chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most industrial chemicals shipments must include a Transport document, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that correspond to the classification. Best practice is including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any special approvals required by local authorities for specific Chemical products.

You can sometimes consolidate different chemical products, but only if Segregation rules are followed. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other Chemical goods do not conflict. Use segregation panels and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because industrial chemicals can cause significant loss if leaks occur, Additional cargo insurance is advisable. Carefully review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and specialty chemicals are not excluded, and that coverage extends to contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Shipping chemicals between Brazil and the United States requires adherence to both countries' regulations, including compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and the Brazilian National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) regulations. Proper documentation, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and import permits, is also necessary.

Chemicals must be handled according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, which includes proper packaging, labeling, and stowage requirements to ensure safety during ocean transport. Additionally, the shipping vessel must be equipped to handle hazardous materials, and the cargo should be monitored for temperature and humidity levels to prevent degradation.

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.

Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.

Yes, DNA serves time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.