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General Information

Dangerous goods, also referred to as "HAZMAT", are described as articles or substances that are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety or property when transported by air. Most dangerous goods can be safely transported by air if they are in approved quantities and properly packaged and handled. Our acceptance of dangerous goods is in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and all applicable domestic and international rules and regulations.

It is a violation of law to tender cargo containing dangerous goods that have not been properly declared, identified, packaged, marked, labeled, or documented to any airline. Failure to properly identify and tender a dangerous goods shipment can result in United States Department of Transportation maximum penalties of up to five years in prison and fines of $250,000 USD or more.
 

Dangerous Goods Indicators

We ask our customers to give a complete and accurate description of the goods being shipped. Items that do not have complete descriptions are subject to additional screening. Descriptions that may require more complete information include, but are not limited to: consolidation, household goods, chemicals, cylinders, fuels, laboratory testing equipment, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and personal effects.

 

The following are examples of dangerous goods that must be declared to the air carrier:

  • Oil-based paint and thinners (flammable liquids)

  • Industrial solvents

  • Insecticides, garden chemicals (fertilizers, poisons)

  • Lithium batteries

  • Magnetized materials

  • Machinery (chain saws, outboard engines containing fuel or that have contained fuel)

  • Fuel for camp stoves, lanterns, torches or heating elements

  • Automobile batteries

  • Infectious substances

  • Any compound, liquid or gas that has toxic characteristics

  • Bleach

  • Flammable adhesives

  • And much more...

 

*All shippers are responsible for correctly identifying, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling and completing documentation for dangerous goods according to national and international governmental regulations.
 
 
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