Dangerous Goods Case
Chemical Raw Materials Dangerous Goods Export Compliance
2026-05-25
12/mo
Shipment Volume
100%
Declaration Pass Rate
CNY 0
Fines
0
Returns
Client Background
A fine chemicals company in Taizhou, Jiangsu, specializing in silicone intermediates, surfactants and industrial cleaning agents, exporting to India, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. Its products include Class 3 flammable liquids (UN1993, UN1992) and Class 8 corrosives (UN3265, UN1760), all regulated as dangerous goods under the IMDG Code.
Client Requirements
- About 12 export shipments per month, mainly to Nhava Sheva, India and Busan, South Korea.
- Products require compliant dangerous goods declaration (MSDS, DG packaging certificate, DG declaration).
- Some products bound for India require BIS certification supporting documents.
- A previous shipment was returned by the Maritime Safety Administration due to a non-compliant dangerous goods declaration, so zero-error handling is required.
Our Solution
Four Steps to Dangerous Goods Compliance
| Step | Work Details | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1. MSDS Review | The client provides the product MSDS (Chinese version); we verify the UN number, hazard class and packing group | Us + third-party lab |
| 2. DG Packaging Certificate | Using the MSDS and the transport condition identification report, apply to Taizhou Customs for the Certificate of Inspection for the Use of Packaging of Outbound Dangerous Goods | Client cooperation + our guidance |
| 3. Booking Declaration | Submit the DG application to the shipping line (MSC/CMA) with the full set of dangerous goods documents for review | Us |
| 4. Maritime Declaration | Submit the electronic DG declaration to the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration within 24 hours of loading | Us |
Key Controls
- Packaging compliance: All chemicals use UN-certified dangerous goods packaging (steel drums / IBC totes / plastic drums), clearly marked with UN numbers and hazard class labels (Class 3 flame label / Class 8 corrosive label).
- Loading inspection: We dispatch certified dangerous goods loading inspectors to the factory to supervise loading and take photographic evidence. Inspections cover packaging integrity, label correctness, stable stacking and compliant segregation.
- India-specific requirements: Some chemicals bound for India require BIS certification or an exemption letter. We help the client compile the documents and submit them for review on the Indian BIS website to avoid cargo detention by destination customs.
Results
- About 12 dangerous goods export shipments per month, with 18 consecutive months of zero returns and zero fines.
- 100% pass rate for maritime DG declarations (the client had previously been returned twice when declaring on its own).
- Helped the client establish a complete internal SOP for dangerous goods exports.
- The client consolidated all its dangerous goods export business from two previous forwarders to us as its exclusive agent.
"Our previous forwarder was unprofessional — our cargo was returned twice by the maritime authorities and we were even fined. After switching to Yingshang, we've had 18 months without a single incident. Their dangerous goods team really knows what they're doing." — Client's Logistics Director