Shipping Chemical Goods from Salvador to Norfolk via Ocean Freight

Moving moisture-sensitive Chemical products necessitates high-integrity packaging, vapor-barrier wraps, 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 goods, UN-certified packaging must be used when shipping by road, sea, or air. The applicable UN packaging code and performance level are determined by 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 specialty chemicals shipments Require a DG shipping paper, the latest SDS, and correct labels and markings that correspond to 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 products.

You may be able to consolidate different Specialty chemicals, but only if regulatory separation requirements are met. Carefully verify 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 specialty chemicals can cause Costly cleanup if leaks occur, enhanced freight insurance is often required by buyers. Carefully 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.

Shipments of chemicals from Brazil to the United States must comply with both Brazilian export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including adherence to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and proper classification of hazardous materials as per the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

Chemicals must be packaged according to international standards, such as the IMDG Code, to ensure safe transport. This includes proper labeling, securing to prevent leakage, and using containers suitable for hazardous materials. Additionally, shipping should account for potential temperature variations and humidity levels during ocean transit.

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