Send Products Containing Lithium Ion Batteries Abroad Safely and Securely If you need to ship products containing lithium batteries internationally then PACK & SEND can help you to package your equipment securely and ensure that the shipment is compliant with regulations wherever you are sending to.
For this reason, any battery that is suspected or known to be defective (swelling, corroding or leaking, for example) is not permitted for shipping within the DHL Express network. When you're shipping lithium-ion batteries by air, it's essential to follow specific regulations regarding their state of charge (SoC).
Shippers must follow these rules, be appropriately certified, and have the training and expertise to prepare lithium-ion batteries for safe air transport. Lithium-ion batteries must be packaged in compliance with regulations including UN3480, UN3481, and IATA-specific rules. (Picture credit: GWP Group)
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.
When you transport lithium batteries overseas they are classified as hazardous materials. This will mean that not all shipping companies will be able to handle them as it is very important that they are packaged and labelled correctly.
These changes are grounded in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical Instructions 2025-2026 Edition and proposed by IATA’s Dangerous Goods Board. Here’s what you need to know about these new regulations and how they impact your international battery shipping. 1. New UN Numbers for Sodium-Ion Batteries