Why are there shipping restrictions on lithium batteries?

Here are a few reasons why it’s important to that your shipments comply with lithium battery shipping regulations: They’re highly flammable and can cause fires if wrongly packaged. They react sensitively to environmental factors. There’s a higher chance of their short-circuiting.

Can you mail lithium?

Lithium batteries can be shipped domestically, including Alaska and Hawaii. Different requirements apply to domestically-shipped rechargeable lithium batteries than on international commercial air transportation.

Can I mail a camera with a lithium battery?

Small consumer-type primary lithium cells or batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable domestically under the following conditions. Mailing batteries internationally, or to and from APO, FPO, or DPO destinations, is prohibited regardless of mail class.

Can I ship a laptop with a lithium battery?

Shipping laptops with lithium batteries are allowed by all means of transport. However, shipping damaged or recalled laptop batteries is not allowed by air. This is a new requirement, according to IATA.

How can I send a lithium battery through the post?

Make sure your lithium battery is contained in its associated device. Seal the on/off switches and any electrical terminals with tape. Place your device in a plastic bag before packaging it. Make sure you attach the correct shipping label for the service you’re using to ship your lithium batteries.

How do you ship a broken lithium ion battery?

Important: No Air Transport for Damaged Lithium Batteries

Each cell and battery must be placed in individual, non-metallic inner packagings that completely enclose the cell/battery;
The inner packagings must be surrounded by non-combustible, non-conductive, and absorbent cushioning material; and.

Can I take lithium batteries on a plane 2020?

Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage. Even in carry-on baggage, these items should be protected from damage, accidental activation and short circuits.

Which Courier will take lithium batteries?

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.

How do I ship a lithium battery internationally?

If shipping lithium batteries internationally by air, packed with equipment or alone, complete the Lithium Battery Safety Document and Battery Label, as described in this brochure. Place the completed Lithium Battery Safety Document in document pouch or resealable envelope and attach it to the outside of the package.

What are the regulations for shipping lithium batteries?

Y (PGII) SOC <30% Click Here to See additional 2019 requirements restricting the packing, overpacking and loading of lithium batteries with substances and articles of certain classes and divisions. Federal Aviation Administration

What is the classification of lithium ion batteries?

Classification (DGR 3.9.2.6) Lithium batteries are classified in Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous goods as: • UN 3090, Lithium metal batteries; or • UN 3480, Lithium ion batteries

How many lithium ion batteries are in a package?

Federal Aviation Administration Packing Instruction 965, Section 1B UN #, Proper Shipping Name Watt-hr Rating (Cells) Allowable # of Cells Per Package Watt-hr Rating (Batteries) Allowable # of Batteries Per Package UN3480, Lithium ion batteries >2.7 Wh and <20 Wh NA

Can a lithium battery be shipped by plane?

Ship Prototypes of Lithium batteries 173.185(e) – Must be shipped by ground as Class 9 A55 Cargo aircraft under approval.