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Dangerous Goods Information
FedEx offers a comprehensive Dangerous Goods service to key European, Middle Eastern, North American and Asian markets and includes the following benefits:
- Fast transit times
- Airport-to-Door delivery
- Customs clearance
- Complete shipment tracking & tracing
- Proof of delivery
Our team of highly trained specialists will be glad to provide you with all necessary information and assistance to help ensure that your shipment moves safely and reliably.
What weights can we ship?
- Inter-Continental: Max 1000kg per piece
How long does it take to deliver?*
- Europe: 2 days
- USA: 2 days
- Asia: 2-3 days
- Middle East: 2 days
Are there any surcharges?
- Accessible Dangerous Goods**: Rs. 2,525/shipment or Rs. 40/kg, whichever is greater.
- Inaccessible Dangerous Goods**: Rs. 1,675/shipment or Rs. 25/kg, whichever is greater.
Please note: Dry Ice is not surcharged if it is used to refrigerate non-Dangerous Goods.
What packaging do I need?
You are responsible for the packaging and labelling of the Dangerous Goods shipments and they must comply with IATA regulations. The following information must be provided***:
- UN-number (identification number of Dangerous Goods)
- Proper Shipping name
- Hazard label
- Name and address of shipper and consignee
Please note: Dry Ice packages also need to show the net weight of Dry Ice in kilos.
Do I need to fill in documents other than an Air Waybill?
Dangerous Goods Completion Job aid
You need to use the International Expanded Air Waybill and must fill in a Shipper's Declaration (see IATA regulations).
The Shipper's declaration must include a 24-hour emergency response telephone number where information about the dangerous goods can be obtained in the case of an incident or accident involving the shipment.
Below are the differences for Dry Ice and other Dangerous Goods Classes:
- If Dry Ice is used to refrigerate Dangerous Goods:
- 'yes' on AWB for containing Dangerous Goods
- Shipper's Declaration required
- Dangerous Goods surcharge applies
- If Dry Ice is used to refrigerate non-Dangerous Goods:
- 'yes' on AWB for containing Dangerous Goods
- Shipper's Declaration not required
- Dangerous Goods surcharge does not apply
What can you ship with FedEx?
- Explosives - Only Class 1.4 S to/from certain countries
- Gases - Classes 2.1 and 2.2 accepted, Class 2.3 not accepted
- Flammable Liquids - Accepted
- Flammable Solids - Accepted
- Oxidizers, Organic Peroxides - Accepted
- Poisonous and Infectious Substances - Classes 6.1 I and 6.1 II only with special packing, Classes 6.1 III and 6.2 accepted
- Radioactive Materials - Not accepted
- Corrosive Materials - Accepted in most cases
- Miscellaneous Hazards (Dry Ice) - Accepted
Where do we ship?****
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* Contact Customer Service for precise transit times and coverage.
** Per IATA definitions.
*** See IATA Dangerous Goods regulations for full procedure.
**** Contact Customer Service for precise coverage.