How to Send Lithium Batteries Overseas
Ensure the country you want to ship to accepts lithium batteries.. Check the watt-hour rating on a lithium ion battery.. Calculate the lithium content in a metal battery.
Steps
Ensure the country you want to ship to accepts lithium batteries.
Ensure the country you want to ship to accepts lithium batteries.
Check the watt-hour rating on a lithium ion battery.
Check the watt-hour rating on a lithium ion battery.
Calculate the lithium content in a metal battery.
Calculate the lithium content in a metal battery.
Use multiple packages if the batteries' net weight is more than 5 kg (11 lb).
Use multiple packages if the batteries' net weight is more than 5 kg (11 lb).
Use a sturdy box to prevent damage while shipping.
Use a sturdy box to prevent damage while shipping.
Add cushioning to the sides so the batteries don't move around.
Add cushioning to the sides so the batteries don't move around.
Separate layers of batteries with cardboard dividers.
Separate layers of batteries with cardboard dividers.
Tape the box closed along each seam with packaging tape.
Tape the box closed along each seam with packaging tape.
Visit the post office to send 2 batteries below 100 Wh installed in equipment.
Visit the post office to send 2 batteries below 100 Wh installed in equipment.
Use another shipping service for batteries labeled as dangerous goods.
Use another shipping service for batteries labeled as dangerous goods.
Fill out a declaration for dangerous goods for loose or large batteries.
Fill out a declaration for dangerous goods for loose or large batteries.
Add a Lithium Battery Class 9 label for batteries with 2 g of lithium or 100 Wh.
Add a Lithium Battery Class 9 label for batteries with 2 g of lithium or 100 Wh.
Use a Lithium Battery Mark on batteries with less than 100 Wh or 2 g of lithium.
Use a Lithium Battery Mark on batteries with less than 100 Wh or 2 g of lithium.
Attach a Cargo Plane Only label if you're shipping batteries without equipment.
Attach a Cargo Plane Only label if you're shipping batteries without equipment.
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