Compliance transportation solution Lithium battery export problem: Why does international express refuse to accept it?

Safety risk factors:

Lithium batteries are classified as Class 9 dangerous goods, with risks of short circuit, overheating and fire

Air pressure changes during air transport may cause thermal runaway

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lists them as restricted items for transportation

Regulatory compliance issues:

Failed to pass UN38.3 test certification (vibration, thermal shock, overcharge and other safety tests)

Packaging does not comply with PI965-PI970 international standards

Lithium battery marks and labels are not marked as required

Exceeding the capacity limit of a single package (usually ≤2g lithium metal battery or ≤100Wh lithium ion battery)

Missing documents:

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is missing

No declaration of compliance

UN38.3 test report is not provided

Missing dangerous goods transportation declaration documents

Lithium battery compliance transportation solution

1. Certification and test preparation
   Complete UN38.3 test: must pass 8 safety performance tests

Obtain MSDS report: contains information such as battery composition and safety data

Prepare 1.2m drop test report: prove packaging safety

2. Compliance packaging requirements
   Use UN certified packaging (UN marked packaging box)

Inner packaging anti-short circuit treatment: electrode insulation protection, single battery independent packaging

Outer packaging strength: can pass 1.2 meters drop test

Correct labeling:

Lithium battery label (7.5cm×7.5cm)

“Lithium Ion Battery in Compliance with Section II of PI967” and other statements

Anti-inversion, rainproof and other transportation labels

3. Document preparation
   Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)

Air Transport Document (AWB) Special Statement

Battery Manufacturer’s Declaration of Compliance

UN38.3 Test Summary Report

4. Transportation Mode Selection
   Small capacity battery: can be transported by ordinary air (comply with PI965 Section II)

Large capacity battery: must be transported as dangerous goods (DGR Class 9)

Sea transportation: must comply with IMDG CODE special regulations

Professional dangerous goods carrier: such as DHL dangerous goods department, FedEx dangerous goods service, etc.

5. Note on capacity limits
   Lithium metal batteries: ≤2g lithium content/cell
   Lithium-ion batteries: ≤20Wh/cell, ≤100Wh/battery pack
   If the limit is exceeded, follow the full dangerous goods process
   Practical suggestions
   Plan ahead: Transportation preparation time is 3-5 working days longer than ordinary goods
   Choose a professional freight forwarder: Look for an international logistics company with experience in lithium battery transportation
   Sample transportation: Consider transshipment through Hong Kong or Singapore, where the policy is relatively relaxed
   Update knowledge regularly: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updates the DGR regulations every year
   Through the above compliance processing, lithium battery products can be exported normally, but the cost will be 30-50% higher than ordinary goods, and the transportation time may also be extended. This is a necessary investment to ensure safe transportation.