Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
Customer/Consignor/Sender agrees not to ship the prohibited and restricted items listed below. If shipped, the sender is fully responsible and may bear penalties enforced by TCOI, Customs, airlines, or government agencies. The IATA DGR defines how dangerous goods must be classified, packed, marked, labeled, and documented for air transport.
Important: The IATA DGR is updated annually and is legally enforced via ICAO/UN requirements by civil aviation authorities worldwide.
Scope and Limitations
Applicability and Responsibilities
Shippers and operators must ensure correct classification, packing, marking, labeling, and documentation for any dangerous goods shipment.
Forbidden and Hidden Goods
Certain items are outright forbidden for air transport; hidden dangerous goods (misdeclared or concealed) are strictly prohibited.
Transport by Post/Passengers
The DGR sets limitations on transport by post and carriage by passengers or crew, including strict quantity limits and packaging rules.
IATA DGR Classification Categories
High‑level categories used to classify dangerous goods for air transport.
Explosives (Class 1)
Risk of detonation (fireworks, ammo). Strictly controlled.
Gases (Class 2)
Compressed, liquefied, dissolved (propane, nitrogen).
Flammable Liquids (Class 3)
Paints, solvents, fuels. Low flash points cause fire risk.
Flammable Solids (Class 4)
Matches, metal powders. Ignition from friction/heat.
Oxidizers (Class 5)
Bleach, nitrates, peroxides. Supply oxygen to fires.
Toxic/Infectious (Class 6)
Poisons, biological samples. Serious health risks.
Radioactive (Class 7)
Medical/industrial isotopes. Radiation hazards.
Corrosives (Class 8)
Acids, alkalis. Damage to tissue/aircraft.
Miscellaneous (Class 9)
Lithium batteries, magnets, dry ice.
Company Prohibited Items
Items prohibited by company policy or restricted under IATA DGR.
Training and Compliance
Staff involved in preparing, accepting, or handling dangerous goods must be trained and kept current with the latest DGR updates. Non‑compliance leads to shipment rejection, fines, and safety incidents.