Hazardous Chemical Freight China: FOB Pricing & Safe Ocean Shipping Guide

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Section 1: Ocean Shipping Regulations for Hazardous Chemicals

IMDG Code Compliance for Class 2 Refrigerants

Class 2 refrigerants (e.g., R-134a, R-404A) require strict adherence to:

1. Packaging Standards

• Steel cylinders (UN-approved for pressurized gases)

• Pressure relief valves (must withstand 1.5x working pressure)

• Marking requirements:

   

  • Proper Shipping Name: "Refrigerant gas R-XXX"
  • UN Number: e.g., UN3159 for R-404A
  • Hazard Class 2.2 label

2. Documentation Essentials

• Multilingual SDS (download template)

• Dangerous Goods Declaration

• Test reports (for each production batch)

3. Vessel Stowage Requirements

• On-deck stowage mandatory (ventilation requirements)

• Segregation from oxidizers (Class 5.1) and flammables (Class 3)

• Temperature monitoring for tropical routes

*Real Case: A shipment of R-410A was rejected in Singapore due to missing pressure test certificates – costing $18,000 in demurrage fees.*

Section 2: Chinese Port Operations for Hazardous Cargo

Key Export Hubs & Their Specializations

Step-by-Step Export Process

1. Pre-shipment Inspection (24hr before loading)

   • Cylinder pressure tests

   • Valve integrity checks

2. Customs Clearance

   • Submit:

     ✓ MSDS

     ✓ COA

     ✓ Export license (for controlled substances)

3. Loading Protocols

   • Dedicated DG zones at terminals

   • Maximum stacking height: 2 layers

*Pro Tip: Shanghai Port offers 24/7 hazardous cargo clearance – 30% faster than other ports.*

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Section 3: China’s Chemical Production Clusters

Major Refrigerant Manufacturing Bases

1. Zhejiang Province (60% of R-134a production)

   • Key cities: Hangzhou, Taizhou

   • FOB Price Range: $2,800-$3,200/ton

2. Shandong Province (R-404A/R-407C specialization)

   • Key cities: Weifang, Zibo

   • FOB Price Advantage: 12-15% lower than Jiangsu

3. Guangdong Province (Emerging hub for eco-friendly refrigerants)

   • Key city: Guangzhou

   • MOQ: 5-ton batches available

Section 4: Cost Advantages of China Procurement

FOB China Chemical Price vs. Global Average

Sea Freight Cost Examples

• Shanghai → Rotterdam: $1,850/40ft DG container

• Ningbo → Los Angeles: $2,100/40ft DG container

• Qingdao → Dubai: $1,600/40ft DG container

Note: All prices include IMDG surcharges but exclude local duties.

Section 5: Our Expertise & Client Success Stories

Key Export Products

1. Class 2 Refrigerants

   • R-134a (99.9% purity)

   • R-404A (AZEP blend)

   • R-32 (low GWP alternative)

2. Supporting Chemicals

   • Refrigerant oils

   • Leak detection dyes

Global Clients & Their Reasons for Choosing China

Why Clients Prefer Our CHEMICAL SHIPPING Services?
✓ End-to-end DG compliance
✓ Real-time container tracking
✓ 24/7 multilingual support

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