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Non-Dangerous Goods (NDG) Declaration Format for Courier & Air Cargo

Complete guide, legal requirements, and ready-to-use Non-Hazardous Declaration Letter Format for courier consignments (FedEx, DHL, Blue Dart, Aramex) and international air freight.

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What is a Non-Dangerous Goods (NDG) Declaration?

A Non-Dangerous Goods (NDG) Declaration Letter (also called a Non-Hazardous Certificate) is a legally binding statement issued on the shipper's company letterhead. It certifies that a cargo or parcel consignment does not contain substances classified under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) or the IMDG Code.

International courier services such as FedEx, DHL Express, Blue Dart, UPS, and Aramex routinely demand an NDG letter along with a matching 16-section Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before accepting liquids, powders, cosmetics, herbal extracts, essential oils, or battery items.

Non-Hazardous Declaration Letter Format for Courier (FedEx, DHL, Blue Dart)

Below is the standard, airline-approved format required by courier customs and safety officers. Print this declaration on your Official Company Letterhead:

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN Date: [Insert Date] Airway Bill (AWB) / Tracking No: [Insert Courier AWB Number] Invoice No & Date: [Insert Commercial Invoice Number] Destination Country: [Insert Destination Country] DECLARATION OF NON-DANGEROUS / NON-HAZARDOUS GOODS We, [Insert Shipper Company Name], having our registered facility at [Insert Registered Address], hereby declare that the shipment handed over to [FedEx / DHL / Blue Dart / Airline Name] under the aforementioned Airway Bill contains the following product(s): • Product Commercial Name: [Insert Exact Product Name] • Technical / Chemical Name: [Insert Composition or INCI Name] • Total Quantity / Packages: [e.g., 5 Bottles x 1 Liter / 2 Boxes] We certify that the above-mentioned consignment: 1. Is NOT classified as Dangerous Goods under the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Special Provisions. 2. Does NOT fall under any of the 9 IATA / UN Hazard Classes (Not Explosive, Not Flammable, Not Toxic, Not Corrosive, Not Radioactive, Not Magnetic). 3. Has a Flash Point above 60°C (140°F) and is completely safe for passenger and cargo aircraft transportation. 4. Is non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-infectious, and non-prohibited for domestic and international courier carriage. 5. In the event of packaging leakage, it will not cause injury to cargo handlers, aircraft structure, or other consignments. This declaration is issued in conjunction with Section 14 (Transport Information) of our GHS-compliant 16-Section Safety Data Sheet (SDS) enclosed herewith. Authorized Signatory: Name: [Signatory Name] Designation: [e.g., Export Manager / Quality Head] Company Seal & Stamp: Contact Phone & Email: [Insert Contact Details]

Top Reasons Couriers Hold or Reject NDG Letters

NDG Declaration vs. 16-Section SDS: Do You Need Both?

Document Primary Purpose Issuing Authority
Non-Dangerous Goods Letter Shipper's self-certification declaring the consignment safe for courier & express air flight. Shipper / Exporter on Official Letterhead.
16-Section GHS SDS Technical regulatory proof containing composition, toxicology, flash point, and Section 14 IATA classification. Qualified Regulatory / Chemical Expert (ChemSDS).

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