Can you air freight lithium-ion batteries?
Standalone lithium-ion batteries (UN3480) can be shipped by air only with a state of charge of 30% or less. Packages per consignment. Shippers may not transport more than one package of standalone lithium-ion batteries prepared in accordance with Packing Instruction 965 or 968 Section II per consignment.
What is the freight class for lithium-ion batteries?
Class 9
This includes Class 9 batteries that are “packed with” and “contained in” equipment. There is no general relief for larger batteries. There is a Class 9 Miscellaneous label that was developed specifically for lithium battery shipments.
Can batteries be shipped via air?
Never use Air services to ship batteries recalled by the manu facturer for safety reasons, as such shipments are prohibited by regulation (i.e., IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Special Provision A154). Customers wishing to transport damaged, defective or recalled (DDR) batteries must be pre-approved by UPS.
Are lithium batteries hazardous to ship?
Lithium batteries are regulated as a hazardous material under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 C.F.R., Parts 171-180). Lithium batteries must conform to all applicable HMR requirements when offered for transportation or transported by air, highway, rail, or water.
Will FedEx ship lithium ion batteries?
FedEx Express® shipments containing permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries are allowed at FedEx Office Print and Ship Center locations and may be placed in FedEx Drop Boxes.
Does DHL ship lithium batteries?
As set forth below DHL eCommerce Solutions accepts Lithium Metal (Primary) and Lithium-ion (Secondary) batteries for shipping that are 1) contained in equipment, 2) packed with equipment or 3) as stand-alone battery shipments.
Can FedEx ship lithium batteries?
How many lithium batteries can be shipped air?
These include a maximum limit of two batteries per non-specification packaging; no hazard label, only a lithium-ion battery handling label; and no dangerous goods declaration.
What batteries Cannot be shipped?
Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable and if they are exposed to high temperatures they are prone to overheating and this can potentially lead to an explosion. For this reason, lithium-ion batteries are considered dangerous goods. Many couriers have these batteries on their restricted lists.
How can I legally ship a lithium battery?
USPS Standards for Domestic Shipments Containing Lithium Batteries
- Each cell cannot contain more than 1 gram of lithium.
- Each battery cannot contain more than 2 grams of lithium.
- All packages must contain a complete return address.
Who will courier lithium batteries?
FedEx
FedEx takes the transport of your shipment containing lithium batteries very seriously and complies with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations for carrying such items as a carrier.
Can You Send Spare lithium batteries by air freight?
This differs from sending lithium batteries by sea freight because you cannot send them packed separately. However, as previously stated these have a greater danger of leakage so it would be best to purchase new ones on arrival. You cannot send lose spare lithium metal batteries by air freight.
Are there lithium metal batteries on commercial aircraft?
Standalone lithium metal batteries (UN3090) are also banned from commercial aircraft. However, lithium batteries packed with or contained in equipment (UN3091 and UN3481) may still be shipped compliantly on commercial aircraft, subject to regulations.
What is ICAO Technical Instructions for lithium batteries?
About this document: This document provides awareness of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 2019-2020 Edition of the Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) requirements for lithium batteries. This document does not replace any regulation and is not considered training. The carrier can be more restrictive than the regulation.
Is it safe to ship lithium ion batteries abroad?
Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable and if they are exposed to high temperatures they are prone to overheating and this can potentially lead to an explosion. When shipping batteries abroad they may well be subject to hot and humid conditions and so are subject to regulations because they can present a risk of fire.
