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Articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in these Regulations or which are classified according to the Regulations.

Dangerous Goods are shipments that contain one or more 9 UN classes (and several subcategories) for example, products containing elements that have the potential to trigger an explosion or the shipment of chemical industry products. Understanding the regulations and the process of shipping Dangerous Goods before sending can help in minimizing unwanted events, such as damage to goods to flight accidents.

General Requirement:

  • Only DG-certified officers are authorized in the handling of DG
  • Marking and labels must match DG shipment
  • Please double-check the availability of documentation such as Shipper's Declaration and MSDS
  • DG packaging must comply with IATA DGR

Documents: Air Waybill, Shipper’s Declaration, BAPETEN Approval and Material Safety Data Sheet

Packing: Shipper to ensure packing, marking, and labeling requirements are properly met in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, as well as complete Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods.


Most Shipped Dangerous Goods

IATA DGR Operator Variations - Garuda Indonesia


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the limit of alcohol content of alcohol beverages to be classified as Dangerous Goods?

If the alcohol content is more than 70% or between 24-70% and each package contains more than 5 liters, then the alcoholic beverage is classified as Dangerous Goods (DG).

Garuda Indonesia Cargo does not provide packing services, but what if the packaging prepared by the customer does not meet the standards?

If the packing does not meet the packaging standards, the shipment will be refused.

Is there any maximum limit for DG transportation in aircraft?

The DG freight limit for a flight refers to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation.

What should a customer do to get MSDS if the cargo carried is home-made product, such as coconut oil or honey etc?

You can obtain MSDS or SDS from the suppliers or manufacturers of the Dangerous Goods.

Can DG be carried by GA if a customer does not have MSDS?

No. MSDS must be presented, except for the shipment of Class 9 DG, vehicle, DG inside a machine or an equipment with magnetic material, CO2, Dry Ice and Class 6.2 DG.

What are the requirements and documents that must be completed for the shipment of Dangerous Goods (DG) via Garuda Indonesia Cargo?

The requirement for  the shipment of DG by GA Cargo is that DG-packaging must comply with the packaging standards by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation. Required documents are Airwaybills, Shippers Declaration, BAPETEN/competent authority for Radioactive Shipment and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Shipping Requirements - Documents

Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.pdf

Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

Compliance Statement Letter from Shipper or Agent.pdf

Compliance Statement Letter from Shipper/Agent - This Form for "Used Lithium Batteries" Shipment

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