Ensuring Accurate Information
🧾 Ensure Accurate Information Before You Ship Hazmat
Shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) requires precision. Before you finalize and submit your shipment to a carrier, it is your responsibility to double-check that all information provided is complete, accurate, and up to date.
This article explains why accuracy matters, what details must be verified, and how to avoid critical mistakes.
✅ Why Accuracy is Critical for Hazmat
Hazmat shipments are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), IATA (for air), and other international bodies. Submitting incorrect or incomplete information may result in:
Package rejection or seizure
Safety risks to personnel and property
Regulatory fines or legal action
Suspension of your ShipGenius account
✋ Even a small mistake — like a missing label or incorrect package weight — can make your shipment illegal and dangerous.
📝 What You Must Double-Check
Before you click "Create Shipment", review the following:
Field | What to Verify |
Item Description | Make sure it's detailed and includes all hazmat-related components |
Hazmat Classification | Confirm the UN/NA number, class/division, and proper shipping name |
Package Weight & Dimensions | Ensure accuracy to prevent incorrect rate calculation and packaging mismatches |
Packaging Type | Verify that your box or envelope meets regulatory standards |
Hazmat Labels & Markings | Check that the correct warning labels are selected and will be applied |
Emergency Contact Info | Make sure this is a real person reachable 24/7 during shipment transit |
Declared Value | If insurance is required, this must be truthful and exact |
📬 What If You’re Not Sure?
If you're uncertain about:
How to classify your item
Whether it’s considered hazmat
What packaging to use
How to provide proper emergency contacts
👉 Contact us before shipping.Email info@shipgeni.us and our team will help you determine the safest, most compliant option.
📦 Final Reminder