Shipper's declaration for dangerous goods

 

For the transportation of dangerous goods by air, the shipper is responsible for providing the air transport documents that must include the IATA shipper's declaration for dangerous goods. by IATA DG declaration, the shipper certified that the consignment is acceptable for air transport and that the goods are properly packaged, marked, labeled, and in proper condition for air transport per the IATA dangerous goods regulations and applicable regulations. ( see IATA DGR 8.0.2.1).

Documentation is also a crucial component in communicating shipments of dangerous goods. The information in shipping documents gives drivers, carriers, ground handlers, emergency response personnel, and airport enforcement officials specific information regarding the shipment of dangerous goods.

In this article, you will learn about the IATA shipper's declaration for dangerous goods, why it is important and how to fill in this form.

ICAO Requirements | Declaration For Dangerous Goods?

ICAO requirements need a certification ( ICAO, doc.9284- see 5;4.1.6), says "in The dangerous goods transport document must include a certification or declaration that the consignment is acceptable for transport and that the goods are properly packaged, marked and labeled, and in proper condition for transport in accordance with the applicable regulation".

The text for this certification is:
“I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations”.

For air transport the following additional statement is required:
“I declare that all of the applicable air transport requirements have been met.”
The certification must be signed and dated by the shipper. Facsimile signatures are acceptable where applicable laws and regulations recognize the legal validity of facsimile signatures.

Note.— The word “placarded” is not essential for shipments by air.

What is the IATA shipper's declaration for dangerous goods?

 

It is the IATA DG declaration form published by IATA  to meet the ICAO requirements published in ICAO technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air ( ICAO, doc.9284- see 5;1.1 (d) ).

It contains information applicable to the consignment provided by the shipper to the operator. The shipper must complete it and certifies that the consignment has been labeled, packed, and declared according to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
Shippers must complete it correctly and attach it to their consignments. Otherwise, it might be delayed, or they may be fined.

 

Shippers need to check states and operator variations published in IATA DGR Book (2.8) before shipping.

(Note: This requirement is more restrictive than ICAO.)

How to fill in the IATA DG declaration form?

The following are detailed instructions for completing the IATA shipper's declaration for dangerous goods form. for explanation I will divide the IATA DG declaration into three parts as the following:

Part 1: Contact details, route information, and type of the consignment.
Part 2: Nature and quantity of dangerous goods
Part 3: Additional information and certification

IATA DG declaration form | Part 1

1- Shipper’s Address
In this box, the Individual completing the IATA DG declaration must provide the full name, address, and telephone number of the shipper.

2- Consignee’s Address
In this box, the Individual completing the IATA DG declaration must provide the full name, address, and telephone number of the Consignee.

3- Air Waybill Number
The shipper or operator must complete the air waybill and put the air waybill number here. The air waybill is attached to the IATA shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods form.

4- Number of Pages
In this box, the Individual completing the IATA DG declaration must write the number of pages, and a shipper’s reference number for their records.

5- Aircraft Limitations
In this box, the Individual completing the IATA DG declaration must delete non-applicable aircraft limitations. for example, if the consignment is going to be carried by cargo aircraft only due to the limitation by IATA dangerous goods regulations. The non-applicable aircraft type will be deleted.

6- Airport of Departure
Individuals completing the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods form must provide the full name of the airports or cities of departure.

7- Airport of Destination
Individuals completing the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods form must provide the full name of the airports or cities of Destination.

8- Shipment Type
Individuals completing the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods form must indicate the presence of radioactive material. if the consignment is not radioactive material the individuals must delete the non-radioactive material part of the box.

IATA DG declaration form | Part 2

 

This section must be completed from IATA dangerous goods list ( IATA 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods ).

9- UN or ID Number:
“UN1133”

10- Proper Shipping Name:
“Adhesives”

11- Class or Division:
“3” (UN 1133, Adhesives).

12- Packing Group:
“I” (UN 1133, Adhesives).

13- Quantity and Type of Packaging:
 Total net  quantity of dangerous goods, “1 Fibreboard box X 1 L”.

14- Packing Instruction:
“351”

15- Authorization:
 Leave Blank; Does not apply.

IATA DG declaration form | Part 3 

 

16- Additional Handling Information
Enter additional information as required for Dangerous goods classes and the 24-Hour Emergency Contact Information.

17- Name of the Person Signing
Specify the name of the person signing, as well as the date of signing (this information may be printed or stamped).

To make sure the shipper’s declaration doesn’t fall off the package, the shipper may need to fold it and put it in an adhesive, transparent, and sturdy pouch.