Magnetised / magnetic goods
Speakers, motors, magnets, LED drivers and certain electronics create a magnetic field strong enough to affect aircraft compasses and must be screened per IATA.
Sensitive Cargo Air Freight from China
Magnetised goods, e-cigarettes, e-liquids, alcohol-based cosmetics and battery/oversize combinations — classified, tested and documented correctly so they clear the airport and the destination customs.
Definitions
What Counts as Sensitive Cargo
"Sensitive" is not the same as "prohibited". It means cargo that looks ordinary but carries a hidden classification — a magnetic field, a small battery, alcohol content, or a liquid — and must be declared and tested before flight.
E-cigarettes & vapes
Battery-powered vaping devices plus e-liquid cartridges — a combined battery + liquid classification, accepted only with paperwork and import-rule clearance.
Liquids & alcohol-based items
Perfume, toner, tanning lotion, moisturiser and cosmetics containing alcohol — see liquids & cosmetics for packaging rules.
Battery & pure-electric oversize
Large battery packs, energy storage units and oversized battery cargo — handled under battery shipping rules with UN38.3.
Process
Compliant Handling & Paperwork
We classify first, quote second. A misdeclared box is the most expensive problem in air freight — it can be offloaded, fined or seized.
1. Classify the cargo
We confirm whether the item is magnetic, contains a battery, liquid, alcohol or powder, and assign the correct UN number / classification.
2. Collect documents
MSDS/SDS, battery UN38.3 test summary, magnetic-field screening report, commercial invoice and packing list — checked against the carrier's rules.
3. Pack & label
Correct outer cartons, inner cushioning, Class 9 / magnetic / liquid handling labels placed where the ramp agent can see them.
4. Book & clear
On a carrier authorised for the provision, with export and import documentation aligned for Ukraine, Poland or the UK.
Categories
Categories We Handle (with documents)
| Category | Typical goods | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetised | Speakers, motors, magnets | Magnetic-field screening report |
| E-liquid / vape | Vapes, cartridges, e-juice | Battery docs + import rule check |
| Cosmetics | Serum, cream, sunscreen, perfume | MSDS + leak-proof packing |
| Powder | Food / chemical / cosmetic powder | Classification + MSDS — powder guide |
| Battery / pure-electric | Power banks, storage packs | UN38.3 + DG declaration |
Limits
What We Cannot Ship
Never accepted: undeclared dangerous goods, prohibited or illegal items, counterfeit goods, damaged/swollen batteries, corrosive or explosive substances, and anything that cannot be supported by a valid MSDS or test report. Every shipment is handled under IATA rules — see what can I ship and the customs guide.
Transit & pricing
Indicative Transit & Rates
| Lane | Typical transit | Indicative rate (100kg+, sensitive) |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen → Ukraine | 6–8 working days | from USD 6.0/kg |
| Shenzhen → Poland | 5–7 working days | from USD 5.8/kg |
| Shenzhen → UK | 5–7 working days | from USD 6.5/kg |
| Indicative only. Sensitive/DG cargo adds handling fees and 1–2 days vs general cargo. Final rate depends on classification, MSDS, weight and season. Ask for a sensitive-cargo quote → | ||
FAQ
Sensitive Cargo Questions
What counts as sensitive cargo for air freight?
Anything needing special classification, testing or paperwork: magnets, e-cigarettes/vape, e-liquids, alcohol, alcohol-based cosmetics and most batteries. It is not automatically prohibited — it just must be correctly classified and documented.
Can you ship e-cigarettes and vapes from China?
Which items do you never accept?
Prohibited and illegal goods, undeclared dangerous goods, counterfeit products, and anything without a valid MSDS or test report. See what can I ship.
Not Sure If Your Cargo Is "Sensitive"?
Send photos and the product spec — we classify it free, tell you if it can fly, and quote it compliantly within 2 working hours.