Lithium batteries may pose a risk to public safety, even when not in transportation. To learn more about safe use, maintenance, and disposal of lithium batteries, visit the following resources from federal and local agencies.
Our goal is for you to become familiar with the current Lithium Batteries & Cells Shipping Guide by following these simple instructions and for you to use it as an ongoing source for the proper packaging, documentation and labeling of lithium batteries. IMPORTANT: Lithium battery prohibitions.
IATA provides the most comprehensive guide to international air transport regulations for shipping lithium batteries by air in their Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations manual. Navigating the rules surrounding how to ship lithium batteries can be complicated, but IATA''s manuals simplify the complex task in easy step-by-step processes.
When shipping lithium batteries, it is not always clear which mode of transport will be used. Shipments may end up on an aircraft and an aircraft''s fire suppression system may not be able to extinguish all types of lithium battery fires.
This document provides generalized guidance on the requirements for proper packaging and hazard communication of shipments of lithium cells and batteries and lithium battery-powered equipment by all modes of transportation. Shipments to, from, or within the United States are subject to the HMR.
The following guide provides a summary of marking, labeling and paperwork requirements for shipping lithium batteries via domestic US ground (49 CFR 171-180 in effect 1-Jan-2022), international air (2022 IATA DGR, 63rdEdition) and
Interactive Guide to Shipping Lithium Batteries. This document provides awareness of the International Civil Aviation Organization''s (ICAO) 2023-2024 Edition of the Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) requirements for lithium batteries.
Can I Ship Lithium Batteries? - USPS
A UPS guide to help you safely pack and ship many kinds of batteries including lithium metal, damaged or defective batteries and alkaline or certain nonspillable lead-acid batteries.
Learn how to ship your batteries with our guide. Discover how to identify your wet or dry battery and how to secure them for shipping. Our guidelines for shipping lithium batteries will help make sure you meet all standards for safely shipping batteries.