Dangerous goods are categorized into the following categories according to international regulations of IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods code):

Category 1: Explosives

• Substances and articles at risk of mass explosion.

• Substances and goods that have a risk of explosion but no risk of mass explosion.

• Substances and goods that have fire hazard, are at a low risk of explosion, have a minor explosive hazard, or both, but not posing a risk of mass explosion.

• Substances and articles which present no significant hazard.

• Very insensitive material at risk of mass explosion.

• Very insensitive goods with no risk of mass explosion.

Class 2: Gases

• Flammable gases.

• Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.

• Toxic gases.

Category 3: Flammable Liquids

Category 4: Flammable Solids

• Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and desensitized explosives.

• Spontaneous ignitable substances.

• Substances emit flammable gases in contact with water.

Category 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides

• Oxidizing substances.

• Organic peroxides.

Category 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances

• Toxic substances.

• Infectious substances.

Category 7: Radioactive Material

Category 8: Corrosive Substances

Category 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles

Please note that goods that are used in daily life can sometimes be classified as dangerous during sea transportation.

This following list includes such commodities as propane gas lighters, ordinary wall paint, fireworks, liquor, garden weed-killers, and more.

A number of restrictions apply to transportation for these goods, so they are handled with care to ensure the safety on the sea and on land.

If you need further information regarding the import or export of DG goods, pls contact us who will be happy to help.