Trade category
Chemicals & Plastics
Industrial chemicals, fertilisers, resins and specialty chemicals — where lawful to trade.
Overview
Trading chemicals & plastics.
Chemical trade is tightly regulated. Classification, labelling, safety data and registration requirements differ by destination.
Offport accepts only legitimate, lawful trade. Controlled substances and restricted products may require licences or may not be accepted at all.
- Industrial chemicals
- Fertilisers
- Resins
- Specialty chemicals
- Solvents
Common trade characteristics
What usually defines the deal.
General characteristics of the category. Specific requirements always depend on the product, the parties and the destination.
- Safety data
- A safety data sheet accompanies most products.
- Registration
- Some markets require registration before import.
- Dangerous goods
- Hazard classes govern packaging and transport.
- Screening
- Dual-use and restricted substances require additional checks.
For buyers
Buyer considerations
- Specify purity, grade and packaging.
- Confirm import permissions in your market.
- State documentation you need.
For suppliers
Supplier considerations
- Provide safety data sheets and certificates of analysis.
- State registrations held for target markets.
- Describe dangerous-goods handling.
Documents often involved
Typical examples only. Requirements vary by product, origin and destination — always confirm with the relevant authority or adviser.
- Safety data sheet
- Certificate of analysis
- Dangerous goods declaration
- Certificate of origin
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