IMDG Code — Dangerous Goods Sea Freight Compliance

Market: All sea freight | HS: 28-38

COMPLIANCE CHECKLISTS

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Compliance Overview

Step-by-Step Compliance Checklist

Confirm HS code classification and applicable regulatory framework

Identify required certifications and testing standards for this market

Engage accredited third-party testing/certification body

Complete product testing against applicable standards

Prepare technical documentation dossier

Obtain certification or declaration of conformity

Update product labelling and marking to market requirements

File export documentation (Shipping Bill, COO, certificates)

Maintain post-market surveillance records

Renew certification annually or per audit cycle

Key Documentation Required

Certificate of Conformity / Test Report from accredited lab

Declaration of Conformity (EU) or equivalent

Technical Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet (SDS for chemicals)

Certificate of Origin (appropriate form for destination)

Commercial Invoice with correct HS classification

Packing List with compliant labelling details

Common Non-Compliance Risks

Wrong HS classification → wrong duty rate or wrong regulation applies

Expired or non-accredited certification body → market rejection

Missing or incorrect product labelling → customs hold or recall

SPS/MRL violation → RASFF alert, market withdrawal, blacklisting

Delayed COO → loss of FTA preference → additional duties payable

AJG Compliance Intelligence

This checklist is part of AJG's 80,000+ data point compliance database. For vertical-specific compliance under any of the 273 FTAs, contact All Frontier Global Nexus commission-only brokerage.

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