Many customers will encounter such and such problems when exporting batteries by air, and the following is an introduction for you:
1. The battery must pass UN383 Test Requirements, and 12 meters drop pack test.
2. The outer packaging must be labeled with Class 9 dangerous goods"Carriage by full freighter only"Operation label, marked with UN number.
3. Its design can ensure that it can prevent bursting under normal transportation conditions, and is equipped with effective measures to prevent external short circuit.
4. Sturdy outer packaging, the battery should be protected to prevent short circuits, and contact with conductive substances that can cause short circuits must be prevented in the same packaging.
5. Additional requirements for battery installation and transportation in equipment:
The equipment should be secured to prevent movement within the package, and the packaging should be done in such a way as to prevent accidental start-up during transport
The outer packaging should be waterproof, or waterproof through the use of an inner lining (e.g. a plastic bag), unless the equipment itself is already waterproof.
6. Lithium batteries should be loaded on pallets to avoid strong vibration during handling, and each vertical and horizontal edge of the pallet should be protected by corner protection.
7. The lithium battery loading container must be reinforced, and the reinforcement method and strength should meet the requirements of the importing country (such as: the United States has the American Association of Railroads (ARR), the American Dangerous Goods Association, and the North American Bureau of Dangerous Goods (B.).o.e))
8. The weight of a single package is less than 35 kgs
9. Airline operation attention:
Carriage by full freighter only
Lithium battery air transport information appears on the captain's notice;
Increased crew awareness and decision-making in emergency situations may change as a result;
Inform the first person to arrive at the scene of the type and quantity of batteries in the cargo hold;
The FAA of the United States requires that lithium batteries should be loaded in the cargo hold of the aircraft with class C cargo hold, and the cargo hold must have a smoke detection system, alarm system, and fire extinguishing system.
How to pack lithium batteries?
1.Ensure that lithium batteries are individually packed in a fully enclosed inner packaging, such as blister packs or cardboard, to ensure that each battery is protected
2.Cover and protect lithium batteries from short circuits or packaging exposure to any conductive substances, which may cause short circuits
3.Ensure that the packaging is reliable (i.e. validated) in accordance with Part III of the UN Test Manual and ConditionsAny one of the 3 test requirements;
4.Make sure the lithium battery is completely covered. marked"Built into the device"except for batteries;
5.Pack the goods into sturdy boxes;
6.Provide the correct labels and documents.
What information do you need to provide for the export of lithium batteries?
1、un38.3. Test report and test summary.
2. MSDS English version.
3. Power of attorney for sea and air transportation.
4. The identification result of the use of outbound dangerous goods transportation and packaging, commonly known as the dangerous package certificate.