In the international trade transportation, the dangerous goods transportation industry is a highly vertical and professional industry. As one of the important logistics transportation modes, the dangerous goods shipping booking and customs declaration are undoubtedly the most complex and highly professional links. For many freight forwarders working in this field, every link is related to the efficiency and compliance of the transportation of goods. In this paper, Sungreen Logistics, an international freight forwarer, has sorted out the information and precautions required for booking and customs declaration of dangerous goods by sea.

Before booking dangerous goods by sea, we first need to fully understand the detailed information of the goods, including but not limited to the type, quantity, weight, volume and packing method of the goods. At the same time, it is also necessary to understand the transportation needs of the goods, such as the transportation destination, transportation time, transportation mode, etc., this information is not only related to the feasibility of booking, but also the basis for ensuring the safety of the goods in the subsequent transportation process.

In the whole dangerous goods transport link, according to the characteristics of the goods and transportation needs, choose a reputable and experienced freight forwarding company will get twice the result with half the effort. Freight forwarding company can provide professional booking services to assist customers to complete the transportation of goods. Of course, when choosing a freight forwarding company, price is not the only selection criteria, but also need to consider its qualification, service scope, past operating cases and other factors.

Information required for booking dangerous goods by sea

In addition to the basic cargo information, we also need to provide detailed power of attorney, including the port of destination, estimated time of departure (ETD), consignee and shipper information, cargo description, UN/CLASS/PG/HS CODE and other key information. In addition, the English version of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is also essential, which describes in detail the chemical properties of the cargo, safe operation measures and emergency treatment methods, providing an important reference for the safety of the cargo transport process. This information is the basis of communication between freight forwarders and shipping companies, so it must be accurate.

For the transportation of dangerous goods, the packaging certificate is equally important. According to the different characteristics and transportation requirements of the goods, we need to provide the corresponding dangerous bag certificate, pot inspection certificate, ship class certificate and other certification documents. These documents not only prove that the packaging of the goods meets the safety standards, but also provide a strong guarantee for the safe transportation of the goods.

Information required for declaration of dangerous goods by sea

The declaration of dangerous goods by sea can not be ignored, and in this link, we need to provide packaging technical instructions, detailing the packaging method, materials and safe operation measures of the goods. This instruction manual should be provided in Chinese and English as required by the shipping agent, and stamped with the official seal of the relevant unit. In addition, MSDS in Chinese and English are also one of the necessary information for declaration.

In addition to the above information, the declaration of power of attorney is also essential, this power of attorney details the identity of the applicant, contact information and declaration matters, is an important document to ensure compliance with the declaration process. It should be noted that different ports may have different requirements for the declaration of power of attorney, so it needs to be adjusted according to the actual situation in the specific operation. For example, Shanghai Yangshan Port needs to provide additional declaration of power of attorney, while the outer port does not need to provide.

Documents required for maritime declaration of dangerous goods

In the declaration link of dangerous goods shipping, it is also a key link to ensure the smooth exit of goods, we need to provide a series of accurate and complete declaration information. These data include customs declaration, packing list, invoice, declaration elements and other basic information. In addition, according to the different characteristics of the goods and the requirements of HS CODE, we may also need to provide corresponding documents, such as commodity inspection certificate, dangerous bag certificate and other licenses/dual-use item licenses.

When preparing customs declaration documents, we need to pay special attention to the following points: First, to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the data, to avoid false or wrong information; The second is to choose the appropriate customs declaration method according to the actual situation of the goods, such as general trade declaration, manual declaration, etc.; Third, timely understanding of changes in customs policies and regulations to ensure compliance and efficiency of the customs declaration process; Fourth, there must be no concealment, and the consequences of concealment are very serious.

Precautions in dangerous goods maritime declaration

In the whole process of booking and customs declaration of dangerous goods by sea, we also need to pay attention to the following points: First, strengthen communication and cooperation with customers to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information; Second, pay close attention to the transport dynamics and safety of goods, and deal with possible problems in a timely manner; The third is to comply with relevant laws and regulations and industry standards to ensure compliance and safety of the entire process.

Although the booking and customs declaration of dangerous goods by sea are complicated and cumbersome, as long as we have the correct operation methods and precautions, we can ensure the smooth progress of the whole process and the safe transportation of goods. At the same time, compliance is also a part that cannot be ignored, and freight forwarders need to understand and comply with the requirements of national regulations to ensure that the transportation process of goods meets international norms.

I hope this article can give you a deeper understanding and understanding of all links in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. If you like this article, you may wish to save it and share this knowledge and insight with more people. If you also need to export dangerous goods by sea, please feel free to contact Sungreen Logistics.

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