This topic and related Help topics describe how to process hazardous materials package or dangerous goods package using the DHL Global module in Parcel. Parcel does not validate the data entered by you while processing a hazardous materials/dangerous goods package.  

Before you attempt to process a hazardous materials/dangerous goods package in Parcel, you should become very familiar with DHL's rules for this type of shipment. These could include service and destination restrictions among other requirements. See the DHL Guide to Shipping Dangerous Goods for more information.

For a general overview of shipping dangerous goods/hazardous materials using Parcel, see the following Help topic: Carrier Compliance - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat).

Note: Parcel now supports the shipment of Lithium Batteries from U.S. origins to all supported destinations.

For Additional Information

For the latest list of dangerous goods, please go to www.iata.org. Shipment of Dangerous Goods is subject to DHL's Terms and Conditions and applicable legislation, including International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regulations, as well as local European laws and regulations regarding the handling and transportation of dangerous goods.

Prerequisites to process DHL Global dangerous goods shipments:

To process DHL Global dangerous goods shipments, you must have a contract with DHL for this.

Forms and Reports

DHL requires the IATA Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods form for all dangerous goods packages. See the following Help topic: DHL Global Overview.

Note: You should ensure that you are always using the most recent version of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual.

To process a dangerous goods package using the DHL Global module, see the following help topic: DHL Global - Processing Dangerous Goods.