SkyFly Logistics strictly adheres to national and international regulatory frameworks to ensure safe, legal, and compliant movement of DG (Hazardous Chemicals), Non-DG Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Supplies, Food Products, Corporate Courier Shipments, and Sampling Shipments.
Our compliance system is aligned with DGCA, IATA, ICAO, IMDG, Indian Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and global trade norms for both import and export cargo.
1. Shipping Restrictions
We follow strict transportation laws to prevent the movement of prohibited or restricted items. The following items cannot be shipped under any circumstances as per Indian Government, DGCA, Customs Act, and International Trade Regulations:
Prohibited Items
- Currency, coins, cash, digital tokens, gift cards
- Gold, silver, precious metals, bullion, jewelry
- Illegal drugs, banned medicines, narcotics, psychotropic substances
- Radioactive materials (unless licensed)
- Firearms, ammunition, explosives, detonators
- Live animals, wildlife products, animal skin, ivory
- Pornographic or obscene materials
- Counterfeit goods, banned publications
- Stolen property or smuggled goods
- Human remains, embryos, medical waste
- Lithium batteries not compliant with UN3480/3481
- Chemicals under restricted licenses without proper permits
- Items prohibited under Wildlife Protection Act, NDPS Act, Arms Act, Customs Act, DGCA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Restricted Items (Require Licenses/Approvals)
- Certain hazardous chemicals (UN-listed)
- Pharmaceutical and medical samples (DCGI compliance)
- Food items requiring FSSAI permissions
- Laboratory chemicals requiring SDS + declaration
- High-value corporate shipments requiring insurance
- Chemical powders, oils, solvents (special packaging required)
2. Packaging Requirements
To ensure safe transit and compliance:
General Packaging
- Tamper-proof, leak-proof, moisture-resistant outer packaging
- Strong cushioning to avoid breakage
- Clearly printed shipping labels & barcodes
- Sender KYC + invoice mandatory
DG & Hazardous Chemical Packaging
- Must follow UN Certified Packaging Standards (UN Box / Drum)
- Proper DG category labelling (Class 1–9)
- MSDS / SDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) mandatory
- Inner + outer packaging with absorbent material for liquid chemicals
- Ventilated packaging for reactive chemicals
- Emergency contact & hazard symbols required
Pharma & Healthcare Packaging
- Shock-proof, contamination-free packaging
- Temperature-sensitive medicines must comply (if not requiring cold chain)
- Batch number, expiry, and product details must be visible
Food Packaging
- Proper sealed food-grade materials
- No perishable items requiring cold chain
- FSSAI-compliant packaging
3. Dangerous Goods (DG) Handling Rules
SkyFly follows global DG guidelines for safe chemical transport.
Regulatory Framework
- IATA DGR – Air Transport
- IMDG Code – Sea Freight
- ICAO Technical Instructions
- DGCA India Regulations
- UN Classification System
Mandatory Requirements
- MSDS/SDS (latest 16-section format)
- UN Number & Proper Shipping Name
- Hazard Class Labeling
- DG Packaging Certificate
- Emergency Contact Card
- Declaration of Dangerous Goods (DGD)
Common DG Categories Shipped
- Chemical powders & solids
- Corrosive liquids
- Flammable solvents
- Oils, lubricants, industrial fluids
- Lab chemicals & reagents
- Adhesives & resin solutions
- Paints, coatings, inks, dyes
4. Import & Export Documentation
For international shipments (Air/Sea/Road), the following documents may be required depending on cargo type:
Basic Documents
- Invoice
- Packing List
- KYC (Aadhaar/PAN/GST)
- Air Waybill / Bill of Lading
- Declaration of Goods
DG & Chemical Shipments
- MSDS/SDS
- UN Packaging Compliance Certificate
- DG Declaration
- Chemical Analysis Report (if required)
- Import / Export License (if applicable)
Pharma & Medical Supplies
- DCGI Approval (if required)
- Batch Certificate
- Non-DG Declaration
- NOC for specific medicines
Food Items
- FSSAI Certificate (when applicable)
- Product Composition Sheet
- NOC for restricted food items
5. Customs & Regulatory Information
Indian Customs Compliance
SkyFly adheres to the Indian Customs Act, 1962, including:
- Accurate product description
- Correct HSN Classification
- Legal valuation & tax compliance
- Licensing for restricted goods
- No under-declaration or mis-declaration
- Anti-dumping & safeguard duty rules
- Export benefit norms (MEIS/RODTEP – if applicable)
International Regulations
- HS Code Global Compliance
- Country-specific import restrictions
- FDA/EU regulations for pharma (if applicable)
- Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations
- Environmental Safety Standards
KYC & Verification Requirements
- Aadhar / PAN / Passport
- IEC Code for exports
- GST Registration (Non-mandatory for individual senders)
6. Required Documents (Checklist Summary)
| Cargo Type | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| DG Chemical | MSDS, UN Packaging Proof, DGD, Invoice, Packing List |
| Non-DG Chemical | SDS, Declaration, Invoice |
| Pharma & Medical | DCGI (if required), Batch Certificate, Invoice |
| Food Shipments | FSSAI, Invoice |
| Domestic Courier | KYC, Invoice |
| Import | Invoice, Packing List, KYC, License (if any) |
| Export | IEC, Invoice, HSN, MSDS (if chemical), Certificates |
7. Legal Compliance
SkyFly’s operations comply with:
Indian Laws
- DGCA – Civil Aviation Requirements for DG
- Customs Act 1962
- Dangerous Goods Act
- Environment Protection Act
- FSSAI Food Safety Act
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- Wildlife Protection Act
- Arms Act
- NDPS Act
International Standards
- IATA DGR / ICAO Regulations (Air)
- IMDG Code (Sea)
- UN Dangerous Goods Classification
- WCO Customs Guidelines
8. Compliance Responsibility
- Shippers must share complete & accurate declaration
- Mis-declared DG cargo is strictly prohibited
- Mandatory MSDS for any chemical shipment
- SkyFly reserves the right to reject non-compliant cargo
- Customers are responsible for providing required documents