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CFS delivery of dangerous goods refers to the practical procedure for bringing dangerous goods into a CFS for LCL consolidation. Forwarders must check SDS, UN number, dangerous goods class, declaration documents, labels, delivery cut-off and CFS acceptance conditions before arranging shipment to Japan.
Explains the practical differences between FCL, LCL, CFS and consolidated cargo, including local charges, demurrage, detention, storage, empty container return and responsibility issues in Japan-related forwarding practice.
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, commonly called IATA DGR, are practical rules for the safe air transport of dangerous goods. Forwarders handling shipments to Japan must check SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, dangerous goods class, packing group, packaging instructions, quantity limits, labels, declarations and airline acceptance conditions.
The IMDG Code is the international code for the safe sea transport of dangerous goods. For forwarders handling shipments to Japan, it is essential for checking UN numbers, proper shipping names, dangerous goods classes, packing groups, marine pollutant status, labels, documents, stowage and segregation requirements.
Explains the practical flow of import customs clearance in Japan, including bonded area arrival, import declaration, customs review, inspection, duty payment, import permit, cargo release and delivery coordination.
The PSC Mark is a Japanese product safety mark required for certain consumer products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. For importers and overseas suppliers, it is important because products subject to the PSC system may not be sold in Japan unless the required conformity, notification, inspection and labelling procedures are properly handled.
The PSE Mark is a Japanese safety mark for electrical appliances and materials regulated under the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act. Importers must check whether the product, AC adapter, charger, power cord or other accessories are subject to PSE requirements before selling the product in Japan.
An SDS, or Safety Data Sheet, is a document describing the hazards, composition, handling, storage, emergency measures and transport information of a chemical product. For forwarders handling shipments to Japan, it is the starting point for checking dangerous goods classification, UN number, transport mode restrictions and carrier acceptance.
Transport of aerosol products refers to the dangerous goods check required for spray cans and pressurized products such as cosmetics, paints, lubricants, cleaners, deodorants and insecticides. For shipments to Japan, forwarders should confirm the UN number, SDS, packing conditions, carrier acceptance and warehouse or CFS handling requirements before booking.
A UN Number is a four-digit number used to identify dangerous goods for transport. For forwarders handling shipments to Japan, it is a key reference point for checking the proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, labels, documents and carrier acceptance.