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Know Your “Sensitive Goods” in Freight Shipping – Avoid Delays & Penalties!

2025-03-17 19:21:21

Confused about what freight agents classify as ​​“sensitive goods”​? 🚚 These items require extra care due to legal, safety, or regulatory risks. Ship smarter by understanding the key categories and requirements below! ⬇️

​🚨 Top 7 Sensitive Goods Categories
1️⃣ ​Battery-Powered Devices
Phones, laptops, power banks, EV batteries 🔋
Risk: Fire/explosion hazards.
Requirements: UN38.3 certification, fireproof packaging, MSDS reports.

2️⃣ ​Food, Medicine & Organic Products
Snacks, supplements, herbal products, animal by-products 🥩
Risk: Biosecurity threats.
Requirements: Phytosanitary certificates, CIQ fumigation docs.

3️⃣ ​Liquids, Gels & Powders
Perfumes, cosmetics, spices, powdered milk 🧴
Risk: Leakage or volatilization.
Requirements: Leak-proof packaging, MSDS, and customs clearance reports.

4️⃣ ​Branded/Replica Items
Luxury goods, imitation products 👟
Risk: IP infringement.
Requirements: Brand authorization letters or specialized customs clearance.

5️⃣ ​Magnetic & Electronic Goods
Speakers, motors, smartwatches ⌚
Risk: Signal interference.
Requirements: Demagnetization proof or magnetic test reports.

6️⃣ ​Books, Media & Cultural Items
Political/religious content, films, software 💿
Risk: Customs censorship.
Requirements: Publisher certificates or legal compliance guarantees.

7️⃣ ​Sharp Objects & Tools
Kitware, stationery, metal tools ✂️
Risk: Safety concerns.
Requirements: Secure packaging and proper documentation.

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