Updates to Dangerous Goods Regulations and Requirements
WEBLithium Batteries: The regulations are transitioning to a new Lithium Battery marks, which will become mandatory on January 1, 2019 and is currently authorized for use.
How To Ship Batteries | UPS - United States
WEBA 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.
WEBLithium battery handling label & lithium battery safety document. A UPS Dangerous Goods contract will be required.** Please see IATA requirements for UN3480 Section 1B (≤ 10Kg G of batteries) or Section 1A (> 10Kg G): http://www.iata.org/ lithiumbatteries Your package does not need to be shipped as UPS Dangerous Goods. Required: Lithium battery
WEBThe 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, 63rd Edition) and international vessel (IMDG, 40 …
Mandatory Now: New Lithium Battery Marks and Labels for 2019
WEBFeb 4, 2019 · Lithium metal cells ≤ 1 gram of lithium. Lithium metal batteries ≤ 2 grams of lithium. As an aside, the DOT has higher limits for ground only shipments (previously called “medium” sized batteries). Here is the NEW “lithium battery mark” now mandatory for excepted sized batteries: YES!
UPS Lithium Battery Shipping Policy - Labelmaster
WEBJan 1, 2017 · According to the new UPS Air requirements, all standalone shipments of lithium batteries will require transport as fully regulated shipments under either Section 1A or Section 1B of ICAO/IATA Packing Instructions 965 and 968, respectively.
WEBThis 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.
How to Ship Lithium-Ion Batteries in 2024 - Easyship
WEBFeb 19, 2023 · Here are a few tips on how to ship lithium batteries safely: Make sure that batteries and terminals are well protected to avoid short-circuiting. Cover terminals with insulating, non-conductive materials. Pack each battery in fully-enclosed interior packaging to protect the terminals.
Transporting Lithium Batteries | PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Lithium batteries are regulated as a hazardous material under the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 C.F.R., Parts 171-180). The HMR apply to any material DOT determines can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.
USPS Packaging Instruction 9D - Postal Explorer
WEBLithium metal batteries not packed with or installed in equipment (individual batteries): Mailpieces must bear a DOT-approved lithium battery mark, as specified in 49 CFR 173.185 (c) (3) (i) and Exhibit 325.2 a, applied to the address side of the mailpiece.