Knowledge of international logistics and transportation of hazardous chemicals
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The following is a comprehensive guide to chemical express delivery, hazardous chemicals international logistics and Saudi Arabia chemical lines (based on the latest policy on April 3, 2025), covering the applicability analysis of channels such as EMS international parcels:
Key points of international transportation of hazardous chemicals
1. Available express/dedicated line options
|
Service Provider |
Applicable categories |
Restrictions |
Saudi Arabia Express Line Time |
|
DHL Dangerous Goods Line |
Lithium batteries, UN packaging limited quantity hazardous chemicals |
MSDS+UN38.3 certification is required, liquid explosives are not accepted |
3-5 working days |
|
FedEx Chemical Logistics |
Powder/solid chemicals (non-toxic) |
Need to declare in advance, single piece ≤ 30kg |
4-7 working days |
|
Saudi Chemical Line |
Liquid/corrosive cargo (such as industrial reagents) |
Saudi SASO certification + Arabic GHS label required |
15-25 days by sea/7-10 days by air |
|
EMS International Parcel |
Non-hazardous chemicals (such as plastic particles, additives) |
Single piece ≤ 2kg, any liquid/pressure container is prohibited |
12-20 days (customs clearance is unstable) |
2. Saudi Arabia key customs clearance requirements
o Certification documents:
O MSDS (Arabic translation required)
O SASO certification (mandatory chemical registration, 58 new controlled substances added from 2025)
O Certificate of origin (Form A or Chamber of Commerce certification)
Packaging Specifications：
oDangerous chemicals require UN certified packaging + orange dangerous goods logo
oThe outer box is marked with the Arabic product name and ingredient percentage (such as كحول إيثيلي 70%)
2. Applicability and risks of EMS international parcels
1. Available scenarios
·Non-hazardous chemicals: such as plastic masterbatch, desiccant, rubber products (non-hazardous identification report is required)
·Sample delivery: Small batches of ≤2kg, the declared value is recommended to be less than US$100 to avoid high tariffs
2.Fatal flaw
· Risk of customs detention: Saudi Arabia Customs conducts over 40% random inspections on EMS, and liquids/powders are likely to be returned
· No tracking service: only basic logistics information is provided, and final delivery is often delayed
3. Operation process of Saudi Arabia chemical special line (taking sea transportation as an example)
o Confirm the HS code (Saudi tariff number) and GHS classification of goods
o oApply for SASO certification (cycle is about 7-15 days, cost is ￥2000-5000)
2. Transport Execution
o Booking (direct ships to Jubail/Dammam ports are preferred)
o Declaration of hazardous chemicals (IMDG Code)
3. Customs clearance agent
o Local licensed customs clearance company handles VAT (15%) and tariffs (3-12%)
o Submit SABER system pre-qualification (mandatory electronic requirement in 2025)
