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FedEx Express is a world leader in transporting dangerous goods, which can include many common items such as nail polish, cologne, perfume and even airbags.

Hidden and Undeclared Dangerous Goods Shipments

All shippers are responsible for correctly identifying, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling and completing documentation for dangerous goods according to national and international governmental regulations.

Special Handling Fees

Dangerous goods shipments may incur special surcharges.

Regulatory Updates

Get a brief summary of some of the changes to the IATA dangerous goods regulations.

Seminars

The government requires every dangerous goods shipper to have job-specific training before tendering a dangerous goods shipment to FedEx or another air carrier.

Resources

FedEx offers helpful aids to check procedures for shipping dangerous goods.

Service Features

Review the FedEx^® delivery services you can use to ship dangerous goods.

Declaration Forms

Interactive Shipper's Declaration forms are now available.

Lithium Batteries

Learn more about requirements for shipping lithium batteries.

Countries Served

Get a high-level overview of FedEx international dangerous goods service, including commodity restrictions by country.

Details

See the FedEx Express Terms and Conditions for details on shipping dangerous goods.

If you are not sure whether your commodity meets the criteria for dangerous goods or what dangerous goods identification and classification applies to your shipment, contact the U.S. Department of Transportation at 1.800.467.4922. If you have further questions on shipment preparation, call our Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say "dangerous goods"). Learn more about shipping hazardous materials via FedEx Ground.