Shipping Chemical Goods from Shekou to New York via Ocean Freight

Shipping moisture-sensitive chemical goods necessitates tight-closing drums or jerricans, foil or poly liners, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. It is important to indicate “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and Avoid open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated Industrial chemicals, tested and approved packaging must be used when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level are based 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 industrial chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most Chemical goods shipments must include a DG shipping paper, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that align with the classification. Our team recommends including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any special approvals required by local authorities for specific chemical goods.

You Can often consolidate different chemical products, but only if regulatory separation requirements are met. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other chemical products are properly separated. Use segregation panels and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because Chemical products can cause significant loss if leaks occur, enhanced freight insurance is advisable. Always 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.

Chemicals must be handled in compliance with international regulations, including proper labeling, packaging, and stowage to prevent leaks or spills during transit. It's important to adhere to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for hazardous materials.

Required documentation typically includes a Bill of Lading, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and customs declarations that specify the chemical's classification, quantity, and safety information to ensure compliance with both Chinese and U.S. regulations.

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