If you plan to ship lithium battery products from China, this is not the same as shipping common goods because lithium batteries are considered dangerous. Considerable care is required when transporting it, and it is difficult to be wiped out after the battery catches fire. Lithium batteries are widely used, with stand-alone lithium batteries or lithium batteries built into consumer electronics. Products with built-in lithium batteries you can easily transport. But for stand-alone lithium batteries, transporting them requires special services.
There are things you should consider before ordering lithium batteries from China. The chance you get when you get them depends on how you transport them. You’ll have a good experience if you do your homework well. If you buy anything without any knowledge, then, of course, you may not be able to get them or even pay a high price, which is a bad experience.
3 Shipping Methods for Lithium Batteries Transportation
There are three methods of shipping lithium batteries: ocean freight, air freight, and courier service.
International Express delivery
Well-known UPS and DHL offer lithium battery shipping services. Shipping companies use specific means of transport, and professional staff deal with lithium batteries. This professional dangerous goods transport can deliver your battery cargo faster, and they offer faster global reach and are your choice.
Dhl list of countries for embargoed batteries
List of countries where UPS embargoed batteries
Sorry if your country appears on the DHL and UPS lists. We can’t ship lithium batteries from China to this country.
Ocean shipping
Shipping container transport. If you choose the ocean container option, then the carrier will most likely load and tie your cargo in a sea container along with other cargo or lithium batteries. LCL service is a low-cost and reliable because you only have to pay for the space occupied inside your cargo container.
Air Freight
Lithium Battery Air Freight uses specialized cargo aircraft to transport lithium batteries on weekly scheduled flights, currently covering only part of the country. This specialized air freight service for dangerous goods allows for quick delivery of your lithium batteries.
Then it is very useful to plan appropriately and get the proper knowledge about the shipping specifications for lithium batteries in the specific country where you want to import them. You should pay attention to the battery’s packaging specifications and shipping issues. You should be prepared for possible problems with your goods. If you know these strict rules before lithium batteries, it will give you peace of mind. Here we will discuss the packaging rules for Lithium Battery Products exported from China.
Types of Lithium Battery
Lithium metal battery: Anode is lithium metal or lithium mixture.
Li-ion battery: With Lithium compound used as the anode, it is reusable and the most common type of lithium battery used in consumer applications.
With batteries widely used in the industry of consumer electronics, many accidents have taken place during transportation. Therefore, IATA IMO Organization continues strengthening the battery about the aviation and maritime transport and packaging requirements.
There are square lithium (phone and tablet batteries) and cylindrical batteries (18650 batteries, used in vapor) based on their shape.
Because lithium has the characteristics of easily from a chemical reaction, unstable state, and is combustible, if handled roughly during transportation, it may lead to an accident like burning.
And bad packaging and nonstandard handling during transport has become an increasingly hot topic, and many international organizations have published regulations and requirements.
Basic Requirement of Packaging Transportation
Lithium batteries must be packed properly according DRG dangerous regulations and affix UN marks on the packaging.
Proper packaging and labeling of dangerous goods.
Dangerous Goods Declaration
Requirements For Air Freight and Sea Freight
1. Battery shipment must pass the UN test and package drop test from the height of 1.2 m.
2. Dangerous goods declaration
3. Attach a tag of dangerous goods on the packaging.
4. The design of lithium batteries can prevent cracking, and there are effective measures against outer shorter circuits.
5. The packaging is strong enough to withstand shock and rough handling, and other inner packaging materials avoid short circuits among batteries of the same packaging.
(Use what king material of packaging view this post Proper Packaging Materials).
6. Additional requirements for electronic products with inner batteries.
(a). Keep batteries fixed inside the box, not capable of being moving, and not allow being activated during transportation.
(b）. Packed in waterproof material or using waterproof interior lining.
7. A large amount of battery cargo should be placed in the tray, which is helpful for mechanical handling.
8. One single parcel should weigh less than 35 kg.
The Risks of Batteries Transportation
Natures
Lithium is a kind of flammable metal, and its temperature reaches 600 to 800 Celsius when burned. It is difficult to deal with an accident if there is a fire.
*We must be aware enough of this situation and take special security measures.
Packaging and reinforce
Bad packing is not adequately reinforced and may lead to damages or being stopped by customs at the port of destination.
*Pro China Freight offers a professional consolidation service for shipment.
Inspection
*Packaging would be striped in customs and carriers’ inspection, which may result in loss.
Shipping Product With Lithium Batteries
Products containing lithium batteries are usually banned during ordinary international transport, which may sound absurd, but they are considered to be an explosive risk. A growing number of national government departments have tightened rules for the transport of electronic devices with built-in lithium batteries. Strict restrictions will require manufacturers and shippers to make comprehensive and expensive changes to the way they package and label.
When shipping this cargo, the courier carrier requires the provision of MSDS documents and external packaging paste electronic tags.
Shippers and manufacturers must pay for the transportation and other surcharges of all hazardous substances when shipping by courier service.
Please contact us for more if you need to transport the goods with a built-in battery like VAPE.
Shipping Lithium Battery Pack
A single lithium battery does not meet the demand for energy, so batteries packed synthesized by multiple lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular. These lithium batteries pack weight individually, a few kilograms or dozens of kg. These batteries are used in scooters, motorcycles, and skateboards.
Your goods must comply with regulatory laws and shipping rules when you order a high-capacity battery pack.
This type of lithium battery is larger and often encounters some difficulties in transporting. Are you transporting them? Contact us to get a quote.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you are looking for a freight forwarder to manage lithium battery transportation when buying them from China. With professional years of experience in transport, Pro China Freight is ready to provide you with full export and import logistics solutions.
We have accumulated rich experience in battery export and built a giant worldwide agent covering more than 200 countries and regions, and we can provide one-stop logistics solutions, not requiring you to provide the MSDS, non-risk guarantee (certificate of freight transport), test reports, UN38.3 and other certificates.
