This guide is based upon the 2025 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and provides a general overview of battery shipping requirements. It does not provide complete shipping information.
Substance information for UN 3481 - Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment including lithium ion polymer batteries based on the Hazardous Materials Table (Title 49 CFR 172.101) to assist in
Fear customs delays? Learn the essential documents (UN38.3, MSDS) and Class 9 packing rules for shipping lithium battery products safely.
All lithium batteries are Class 9 — miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. All batteries must be tested and meet the criteria as stated in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of
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Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium cell/ battery type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the applicable
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Except for containerized lithium-ion battery energy storage systems and vehicles powered by lithium batteries (pure electric or hybrid), each package containing lithium batteries must be labeled with the
Core Attribute: Class 9 is defined as “dangerous goods that do not belong to any of the other eight classes.” Lithium batteries are classified in this category due to their chemical reactivity (risk of
Batteries normally have the size listed directly on the battery case which will help you identify whether or not it can be shipped without special packaging and package marking; in other words, shipped as
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