/ Dangerous Goods Approval
Restricted does not always mean impossible
Many items barred from regular shipment still fly with Dangerous Goods Approval. Every one is pre-authorized, declared, and packed to the airline's rules.
Hazmat charge
KES 1,000 to 2,500 per item, depending on classification
Pre-authorization
Always required
Never shipped
Weapons and munitions
What counts as dangerous goods
Lithium batteries (phones, laptops, cameras, wireless devices), consumer products containing any amount of alcohol, combustibles such as hairspray and spray paint.
Weapons, munitions, or any goods or articles associated with weapons, under any circumstances. Shipments may be screened by x-ray or explosive trace detection, and you are obligated to disclose hazardous contents before we accept the goods.
How to get approval
- 01.
Tell us the item, the brand and the quantity before you order.
- 02.
Submit the Dangerous Goods form, or get written approval from our team at somethingrandomenterprises@gmail.com.
- 03.
We confirm the hazmat charge, then you order to your SR address as usual.
Delivery timelines for dangerous goods can differ from regular shipments.
• Commonly approved
Items that usually route through DG
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Hairspray, hair mousse and aerosol toiletries
Any product in an aerosol can is not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.
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Perfumes and colognes
Any fragrance or mist with any percentage of alcohol is not allowed on regular shipments.
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Toners
Most toners contain alcohol, making them flammable and not allowed on regular shipments.
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Deodorant
Most deodorants contain alcohol, making them flammable and not allowed on regular shipments.
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Spare lithium batteries, uninstalled
Rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone and laptop batteries are not allowed on regular shipments. Lithium items route through Dangerous Goods Approval.
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Portable electronics containing batteries
Cell phones, laptops, cameras and smart devices are not allowed on regular shipments. They ship through the Dangerous Goods Approval process.
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Spare dry-cell batteries
Alkaline, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries are not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.
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Spare fuel cells and cartridges
Not allowed on regular shipments. Order through the Dangerous Goods form instead.
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Portable oxygen concentrators
Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle and other FAA-approved concentrators are not allowed on regular shipments. Please inquire within if you wish to order these; we may be able to order on your behalf.
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Knives, blades, archery and multi-tools
Need preauthorization to send. Swords, guns and any accessory to such are never allowed.
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Alcohol
Alcohol and liquids containing alcohol are not allowed on regular shipments.
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Flammable aerosols, non-toiletry
WD-40, spray paint, cooking spray and similar are not allowed.
The full list of rulings lives on the Safe Chart.
Ask before you order
Send us the item and we tell you whether it flies, what it costs, and which form it needs.