Are you aware that shippers and companies importing products in non-bulk containers often find that their packaging is not compliant for the contents? And are you aware that the remediation costs for these non-complaint containers is usually borne by the consignee? When importing product, the containers arriving to the US, must be compliant with US-DOT regulations. A recent illustration of this problem came to light after approximately 200 steel drums arriving from China,were detained at a US port because there was no UN embossment on any part of the container. The only marking noted was a durable side label. A container that is made abroad does not void importers or shippers from the responsibility of complying with domestic US regulations.
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