When preparing shipments containing lithium batteries, it is important to ensure the batteries are not in any way defective, damaged, or have the potential to produce a dangerous evolution of heat, fire or short circuit. When packaging lithium batteries for shipment, strong rigid outer packaging must be used.
There are many types of batteries that have different requirements when you wish to mail or ship them internationally: Wet batteries, also known as flooded lead-acid batteries, are commonly found in vehicles and backup power systems.
Here’s what they say about posting lithium batteries. You cannot send lithium batteries on their own through domestic or international post. You can send lithium batteries in the UK or international post only when they’re contained in a device (except in their Business Response, Freepost, Packetpost and Packetsort services).
When sending batteries in the post, these shipping restrictions mean that: No damaged batteries can be shipped. Batteries must be packed and labelled correctly. Certain types of battery must be sent with a State of Charge (SoC) of no more than 30%.
When exposed to high temperatures, lithium-ion batteries have been known to overheat and even explode. For this reason, we have some restrictions when sending lithium-ion batteries through our network. You can send lithium-ion batteries within the UK, as long as the battery is fitted within the device.
However, by following the guidance and packaging instructions set out by the regulatory bodies, sending batteries in the post is safe and convenient. In this article, restrictions and packaging advice are explained to provide a detailed guide on how to send batteries through the post.