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Dangerous Goods
DHL EXPRESS provides international delivery service of dangerous goods shipments to numerous locations worldwide. Contact us for questions regarding the services offered.
Contact us at: International Dangerous Goods Hotline: 866-817-3794
Email us at: dangerousgoods@dhl.com
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS THROUGH DHL EXPRESS?
  • 1. A DHL EXPRESS account number is required.
  • 2. The shipper must be recognized as a "Known Shipper".
  • 3. The shipper must be approved to ship dangerous goods internationally.
  • HOW DO I COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS?
    You can contact your DHL Sales representative or the International Dangerous Goods Hotline for assistance with required processes.
    WHICH COMMODITIES ARE ACCEPTED AND TO WHAT COUNTRIES?
    When shipping with DHL Express, the transport of dangerous goods commodities is determined by transportation regulations, company policy and the ability to send specific products in allowable quantities to specific countries.
    The country lists provide an overview of capabilities for each country that DHL EXPRESS can provide specific dangerous goods service to. If a specific country is not on the list, there are no capabilities to send the specific dangerous goods to that location through the express network. If a county is not on the list you can contact the International Dangerous Goods Hotline for information on other options.
    Full Carriage Dangerous Goods Country List
    Dry Ice and Biological Substance Country List
    Excepted Quantities Country List
    The commodity list provides an overview of the products that can be sent through the DHL EXPRESS network. The list provides a breakdown of acceptable commodities for the regions serviced as well as allowable quantities. This list is sorted by UN number. If a product is not on the list you can contact the International Dangerous Goods Hotline with questions.
    Commodity List
    WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A SHIPPERS DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS?
    The file for the Shippers Declaration will provide a copy of the form along with instructions.
    Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods Form and Instructions
    WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A COPY OF THE DHL EXPRESS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGISTRATION?
    The file below provides a copy of the DHL EXPRESS Hazardous Materials Registration. This registration is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation for transporters of dangerous goods.
    DHL Express Hazardous Materials Registration
    OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
    "DHL Express and its partners are committed to the safe and reliable transportation of Dangerous Goods. DHL Express will maintain the highest standards within the industry by continuously improving our dangerous goods product and services and seek new opportunities to grow our business. To achieve our mission, DHL Express will collaborate with field operations, sales, global colleagues, air carriers and customers."