Battery Shipping Documents

What documents do you need to ship a lithium battery?

Transport Document: For lithium battery shipments, this specifies the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packing group, and total quantity. Pilot Notification: For shipping lithium batteries by air, pilots must receive written information on the presence and location of lithium batteries.

What documents are required for shipping batteries internationally?

Several documents are required for shipping batteries internationally. These include: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD): This document details the shipment, including the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packaging group, and quantity. Required for all battery types.

How do you prepare a battery for shipping?

When preparing batteries for shipping, examine the Watt-hours rating, which indicates the battery energy capacity. Higher Watt-hour batteries require greater precautions. Check the State of Charge (SOC), which is the percentage of available power. IATA regulations say that for air transport, the SOC should never exceed 30%.

Are wet batteries safe to ship internationally?

Like lithium batteries, there are strict regulations to follow when shipping wet batteries internationally. An IATA Dangerous Goods label must be attached, along with the correct UN number and shipping name for the particular type of batteries.

Can lithium ion batteries be shipped as cargo?

in accordance with Special Provision A201, lithium ion cells or batteries that meet the specified quantity limits may be shipped as cargo on a passenger aircraft under an approval issued by the authority of the State of Origin, State of Destination and State of the Operator.

What types of batteries can I mail or ship internationally?

There are many types of batteries that have different requirements when you wish to mail or ship them internationally: Wet batteries, also known as flooded lead-acid batteries, are commonly found in vehicles and backup power systems.