In the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG), the InternationalMaritime TransportationInternational rules such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) impose strict technical requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods. However, for goods with small packaging specifications and lower hazards, are there exemptions from some packaging requirements to reduce transportation costs for exporters and facilitate product exports? The answer is yes. This leads us to the next topic: limited quantities in dangerous goods transportation.

The meaning of limited quantities refers to the transportation of dangerous goods in limited quantity packaging, where the quantity is small and the packaging is sufficiently sturdy. The likelihood of danger is low, or even if leakage or other safety incidents occur, the impact is controllable. In such cases, some technical requirements for dangerous goods transportation can be exempted.

(1) Shippers may consign goods to carriers with dangerous goods transport licenses, general carriers (e.g., trucking or shipping companies), or even individuals.

(2) When using packaging for limited quantities transportation of dangerous goods, basic regulations must be followed. These mainly include good packaging quality, the ability to withstand shocks and loads during transportation, and compatibility between the packaging and the goods in contact.

Meeting the conditions for limited quantities transportation includes: the UN number (transport number for dangerous goods) of the dangerous goods being listed in the UN TDG and international maritime regulations,Air TransportationPer TDG general requirements, additional packaging rules apply. For example, limited quantities shipments must use combination packaging (except for aerosols or small gas containers). Specific items like Division 1.4S explosives or Class 8 liquids have further packaging specifications.

According to the general requirements of the TDG regulations, additional rules must be followed when using packaging. For example, when goods are transported in limited quantities, they must be in combined packaging (except for aerosols or small gas containers). Additionally, for specific dangerous goods, such as items in Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S, or Class 8 liquid goods, there are more detailed packaging requirements.

(1) When exporting dangerous goods under limited quantities transportation, there is no need to apply for the Performance Test Result Sheet for Outbound Goods Transport Packaging or the Use Appraisal Result Sheet for Outbound Dangerous Goods Transport Packaging.

(2) For dangerous chemicals exempted from using dangerous goods packaging under international regulations, the Performance Test Result Sheet for Outbound Goods Transport Packaging is not required for export. However, for packaging used in imported dangerous chemicals, it must be inspected for compliance with the announcement requirements, and it is also necessary to check whether the product packaging has hazard communication labels.

Although limited quantities transportation exempts some packaging requirements, thereby reducing transportation costs and improving convenience to some extent, safety responsibilities cannot be exempted. Therefore, relevant units and individuals must continuously monitor the latest international regulations and remain vigilant during transportation to ensure the safety of peoples lives and property.

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