Dangerous Goods Customs Brokers

Dangerous goods handling covers the import, export, and transport of goods classified under the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), aligned with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. These include explosives, gases, flammable liquids, toxic substances, corrosives, and radioactive materials — each with specific packaging, labelling, documentation, and transport requirements.

Importing dangerous goods into Australia requires compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks. Beyond customs clearance, importers must comply with AICIS requirements for industrial chemicals, state and territory dangerous goods storage regulations, Safe Work Australia workplace health and safety standards, and sometimes specific EPA approvals depending on the product and its end use.

Customs brokers specialising in dangerous goods manage the complex documentation chain — Safety Data Sheets (SDS), dangerous goods declarations, AICIS registrations, and transport emergency cards (Tremcards). They also ensure that carriers, warehouses, and container terminals are all approved for handling the specific class of dangerous goods being imported.