DGS — Dangerous Goods Information
EDIFACT segment
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Carries dangerous goods information: which regulation applies, the hazard class and the substance’s UN number. It is a legal requirement on transport documents.
Example
DGS+IMD+3:1203+UN1203'Data Elements
No element descriptions are defined for this segment.
Code List
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
CLASS_1 | Class 1 (Explosives) |
CLASS_2 | Gas |
CLASS_3 | Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) |
CLASS_4 | Flammable Solid |
CLASS_5 | Oxidizer |
CLASS_6 | Toxic Substance |
CLASS_7 | Radioactive |
CLASS_8 | Corrosive (Acid) |
CLASS_9 | Class 9 (Miscellaneous Hazards) |
REG_ADR | ADR (Road) |
REG_IATA | Air (IATA) |
REG_IMD | IMDG (Maritime) |
Watch out
This field is a legal declaration, not an explanatory note. A missing or wrong UN number can have a shipment stopped at customs and attract a penalty; the value must come from the safety data sheet rather than be guessed.