Lithium Ion Batteries or Cells. are non-rechargeable (primary) lithium metal or lithium alloy cells or batteries. These have a longer life than standard alkaline batteries or cells, and are commonly used in cameras, smoke detectors, etc. Lithium Metal Batteries or Cells. 2024 Lithium Batteries Regulations: Lithium Ion Batteries.
Service Code HE. ACS - Select DG and mention PAX or CAO as applicable, in the restricted commodity type. UN3481, Lithium Ion Batteries / Cells – PI967 Section II. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packaging.
Shipments containing lithium batteries that are not compliant with the requirements of Special Provision 188 are fully regulated. Consequently these shipments must be declared and shipped as ‘full’ Dangerous Goods.
Applicable regulations; UN-No: 3480 (UN3480) or UN3481 Lithium-Ion Batteries and Lithium-Ion batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment Any Lithium-Ion batteries to be shipped are of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test set out in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, PartⅢ, sub-section 38.3
2024 Lithium Batteries Regulations (continuation). Any equipment packed with or containing lithium batteries (in particular equipment returned for repair purposes as part of reverse logistics / service parts program), must have the batteries removed from the equipment in order to be accepted for carriage with DHL.
(Note that T.6 and T.8 are not applicable to batteries.) You may also contact the airline of your choice or your national civil aviation authority if you have any further concerns about travelling with lithium metal or lithium ion batteries. The following abbreviations, acronyms and symbols are used throughout the document. Li batt.