SDS Section 14 Transport Info — What Shipping Companies Check (FAQ)
FAQ on SDS Section 14: UN numbers, packing groups, air vs sea differences, and why forwarders reject incomplete sheets.
SDS Section 14 Transport Info — What Shipping Companies Check (FAQ)
Freight forwarders open Section 14 first. If UN data is blank or contradictory, your booking will not stick.
Why this matters for your SKU
Focus: Any DG or chemical cargo Typical standard / scheme angle: GHS SDS Section 14 · IMDG/IATA Topic cluster: MSDS
Teams that skip early scoping usually pay twice — once in failed lab weeks, and again in missed purchase-order windows.
Practical checklist
- State UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group
- Note differences for air vs sea when relevant
- Keep SDS revision date visible on page 1/16
- Ensure DG declaration matches the SDS
How Certko + Instacertify help
- Map the product to the right scheme and standard on Products and Certifications.
- Shortlist labs and test scopes via Testing and Find a lab.
- Coordinate documentation, queries and grant follow-up so production is not guessing.
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FAQ — Any DG or chemical cargo
1. What if my product is non-DG?
Say so clearly with rationale; do not leave Section 14 empty without explanation.
2. Who is responsible — shipper or author?
The shipper remains responsible for transport classification; authoring support must be fed accurate data.
3. Can Section 14 differ by pack size?
Limited quantity / excepted quantity treatments can change — document the offered pack.
4. Instacertify help?
We author/upgrade SDS packs so Section 14 is usable at the DG desk.
Disclaimer: Scheme rules, Quality Control Orders, SABER lists and destination regulations change. Confirm the current notification and lab scope for your exact model before booking irreversible tests.
