Dangerous goods · sea and road
Dangerous goods, checked before they move
Perfumes, batteries, fuel, aerosols and paints are dangerous goods, and they turn up in exhibits, show cars and machinery more often than shippers expect. We check the safety data sheet, confirm the classification with you, and pack, mark and document each consignment.
The nine UN hazard classes
Class 1
Explosives
Fireworks, UN 0336
Class 2
Gases
Aerosols, UN 1950
Class 3
Flammable liquids
Perfume, UN 1266
Class 4
Flammable solids
Matches, UN 1944
Class 5
Oxidizers
Pool chlorine, UN 2880
Class 6
Toxic
Pesticides, UN 2902
Class 7
Radioactive
Gauges, UN 2911
Class 8
Corrosives
Wet batteries, UN 2794
Class 9
Miscellaneous
Lithium batteries, UN 3480
The classes are listed to explain them, not as a list of what we handle. Classes 1 and 7 need Ministry of Interior and FANR permits per shipment.
From safety data sheet to declaration
01
SDS
You send the safety data sheet, quantities, packaging and route.
02
Confirm
UN number, class and packing group checked with you, the shipper.
03
Pack
UN-specification packaging matched to the UN number and packing group.
04
Mark
UN number, proper shipping name, hazard labels and handling marks.
05
Declare
Declaration, permits and carrier acceptance before the cargo leaves.
Documents by sea and road
| Documents | Sea | Road |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration | DG declaration (IMDG 5.4.1) | DG transport document |
| Loading | Container packing certificate (IMDG 5.4.2) | Load secured and placarded |
| Transport | Bill of lading | Truck waybill |
| Dubai permits | SIRA approval for hazardous imports | SIRA hazardous-materials transport permit |
| Supporting | SDS · UN packaging certificate | SDS |
The shipper remains responsible for classification. Rules follow the IMDG Code in force (Amendment 42-24, mandatory since 1 January 2026) and UAE.S 5060:2024 for road. As of October 2026.
UAE authorities for dangerous goods
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| SIRA, Dubai | Hazardous imports, road permits |
| Dubai Civil Defence | Hazardous storage and handling |
| Ministry of Interior | Explosives import permits |
| FANR | Radioactive material permits |
| Dubai Customs | Restricted goods release |
Perfume shipments and hidden hazards
Class 3 · UN 1266
Perfume shipments
Perfumes and fragrances ship as dangerous goods: UN 1266, Class 3 flammable liquids. We check the safety data sheet, then pack, label and declare each consignment for sea or road. Send the SDS with your first booking.
Class 2 · Class 9
Hidden in the exhibit
Show cars and stands carry fuel, batteries, extinguishers, aerosols and paint. A fuel-powered car ships as UN 3166, a battery-electric car as UN 3171 or UN 3556. Tell us at the exhibit-list stage, not at the terminal.
Shipping something hazardous?
Send the SDS, UN number and route.
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