Rules, Sources, and Audit

Custom destination rule

Admin-created rule pending source-backed detail.

Source: ScrapFreight seeded mock rate model · updated 2026-04-29

Basel PIC review for hazardous or controlled waste

Contaminated or controlled waste shipments may require prior informed consent, written consent, movement documents, and country-specific procedures.

Source: Basel Convention e-waste amendments FAQ · updated 2026-04-29

OECD Green/Amber recoverable waste control

Recoverable waste controls depend on Green or Amber classification, destination membership, and national implementation. Non-OECD destinations need separate review.

Source: Basel Convention e-waste amendments FAQ · updated 2026-04-29

EU Waste Shipments Regulation 2024/1157 workflow

EU-origin waste shipments require review under current and transitioning EU Waste Shipments Regulation workflows, including notification/consent or green-listed information requirements depending on material and destination.

Source: European Commission Waste Shipments · updated 2026-04-29

Basel e-waste amendments effective 2025

International movements of e-waste and battery-derived scrap may be subject to prior-informed-consent style controls and country-specific restrictions.

Source: Basel Convention e-waste amendments FAQ · updated 2026-04-29

IMDG dangerous goods screening trigger

Cargo indicators suggest possible IMDG dangerous goods concerns. Packing, stowage, segregation, declarations, and carrier acceptance must be reviewed.

Source: IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code overview · updated 2026-04-29

Unknown radioactivity or explosive-free status

Scrap cargo with unknown radiation or explosive-free status should not be treated as shipment-ready until screening/certification is captured.

Source: ScrapFreight seeded mock rate model · updated 2026-04-29

India-bound metallic scrap PSIC workflow

India-bound metallic waste and scrap workflows commonly require pre-shipment inspection certificate review through recognized agencies.

Source: DGFT Trade Notice 9 - PSIC for metallic scrap · updated 2026-04-29

U.S. EEI/AES export filing guidance

U.S. export data may need to be filed through AESDirect or an authorized filing method before export unless an exception applies.

Source: U.S. Census ACE AESDirect · updated 2026-04-29

U.S. FMC OTI licensing warning

U.S.-based ocean freight forwarding/NVOCC services may require FMC licensing, financial responsibility, and tariff compliance. The app should generate RFQs and comparisons unless the organization has a verified license profile.

Source: Federal Maritime Commission Licensing and Certification · updated 2026-04-29

U.S. Consolidated Screening List check

All parties, vessels, carriers, banks, ports, origin/destination countries, and transit countries should be screened against applicable restricted-party lists before award or booking.

Source: U.S. Consolidated Screening List · updated 2026-04-29

Russian-origin aluminum, copper, nickel U.S. import restriction

Russian-origin aluminum, copper, and nickel produced on or after April 13, 2024 are prohibited for import into the United States unless authorized. Origin and production date must be verified.

Source: U.S. Treasury Russian-origin aluminum, copper, nickel restrictions · updated 2026-04-29