What international express can send lithium battery items?

From 1 January 2018, new rules have been introduced for packages containing lithium batteries that are packaged and transported as a single article (bulk/bulk) in accordance with Sections IA, IB and II of Packing Instruction 965 or 968. Electronics powered by lithium batteries, whether rechargeable (lithium ion) or non-rechargeable (lithium metal), are subject to regulations. This provision applies to the following situations:

• Lithium batteries are packaged and shipped as separate items (bulk/bulk). Example: loose battery/power bank
• The lithium battery is packaged separately, but in the same box with the device. Example: mobile phone with replaceable lithium battery
• Lithium batteries are included or installed in the device and are therefore shipped in the same box. Example: A tablet with a lithium battery integrated in the device that cannot be removed or replaced by the user

Lithium batteries packed in accordance with Section IA or IB of Packing Instruction 965 or 968

These batteries shall not be packaged in the same outer packaging as dangerous goods classified as explosives (other than those classified in Division 1.4S), flammable gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids or oxidizers. This also applies when these batteries are placed in an outer packaging with the above-mentioned dangerous goods.

Lithium batteries packed in accordance with Section I of Packing Instruction 966, 967, 969 or 970:

Express requires the same segregation as Sections IA and IB above to be applied to lithium batteries shipped in accordance with Section I of Packing Instructions 966, 967, 969 or 970.

Lithium batteries packed in accordance with Section II of Packing Instruction 965 or 968:

These packages must not be packaged with any regulated dangerous goods.

In addition, these batteries must not be placed in the same outer packaging as dangerous goods classified as explosives (other than those classified in Division 1.4S), flammable gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids or oxidizers.

Lithium batteries packaged in accordance with Packing Instruction 968 are prohibited from time-limited networks.

Marking and Labeling:

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods hazard labels can still be used until the end of December 2018 as part of a transition period for packages containing lithium batteries prepared under Part I, IA or IB of the lithium battery packing instructions.

Lithium battery handling labels may also be affixed to packages containing lithium batteries prepared in accordance with Part IB or Part II of the lithium battery packaging instructions until the end of December 2018.

Important!

Lithium batteries known or suspected to be defective or damaged pose a high safety risk to people and property and should not be taken on board under any circumstances.

If a laptop, cell phone, or other device is known or suspected to contain a defective or damaged lithium battery, the battery must be removed before Easy Express can accept the shipment.

Customers can ship Find Easy International Courier packages containing lithium batteries installed in electronic devices to many international destinations as well as Army (APO), Fleet (FPO) and Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) locations. For information on country-specific restrictions, see the individual country lists in the Postal Explorer or International Mail Handbook.

Lithium batteries can be shipped domestically, including Alaska and Hawaii. Domestic transport of rechargeable lithium batteries has different requirements than international commercial air transport.

What kind of electronic devices contain lithium batteries?

Examples of common electronic devices that contain lithium batteries include: cameras, video cameras, mobile/smart phones, Bluetooth headsets, laptops, shavers, portable DVD players, tablets, two-way radios, and GPS devices.

Lithium batteries are becoming more and more powerful and are designed to keep devices running for hours or days at a time. To achieve this, they contain high levels of electrical energy. If packaged incorrectly or damaged in transit, lithium batteries can short out, causing them to overheat and catch fire.