LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CLASSIFICATION & PACKING INSTRUCTION

Cell =Cell (Single powered unit)

Batteries =Battery (Powered unit composed of multiple cells)

How to classify?Lithium Metal BatteriesLithium Metal Batteries Packed with EquipmentLithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment
Packaging InstructionPI968PI969PI970
SectionSection IISection IBSection IISection II
Service CodeN.A. HEHMN.A.HW
Capacity per cell/battery>1g lithium content
>1g lithium content
>1g lithium content
>1g lithium content
>1g lithium content
>1g lithium content
Max number of cells/batteries per packagePI968 section II
is no longer
accepted via DHL Express Network
No Limit +or
Max weight per package
Max 2.5kg Net

Max 5kg Net

Max 5kg Net

Max 5kg Net
What to prepare for shipping?
"Description of Content" on waybill"Dangerous Goods as per attached DGD""Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI969""Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI970", 4 cells / 2 batteries or less"Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI970"
LabellingN.A. Not Required
FRAYTE Account Approval System (AAS) approval requiredYesYesNoYes
MSDS requiredNoYesNoYes
Battery declaration letter requiredYesYesNoYes
NOT covered by FRAYTE Express Service
SectionSection IASection I
Capacity per cell/battery>1g lithium content>1g lithium content

Always consider the possibility to send equipment only (without batteries). Recommended sentence on AWB: “name of equipment – no batteries included”

IMPORTANT : RECALLED OR DEFECTED LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE FORBIDDEN FOR AIR TRANSPORT

Cell =Cell (Single powered unit)

Batteries =Battery (Powered unit composed of multiple cells)

How to classify?Lithium Ion BatteriesLithium Metal Batteries Packed with EquipmentLithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment
Packaging InstructionPI965PI969PI970
SectionSection II (Approved Customers only)Section IBSection IISection II
Service CodeHBHEHDN.A.HV
Capacity per cell/battery≤2.7Wh
≤2.7Wh
≤2.7Wh but ≤20Wh≤2.7Wh but ≤20Wh≤20Wh
≤100Wh
≤20Wh
≤100Wh
≤20Wh
≤100Wh
Max number of cells/batteries per packageNo Limit+or
Max weight per package
Max 2.5kg Net

N.A.

N.A.

Max 10kg Net

Max 5kg Net

Max 5kg Net

Max 5kg Net
What to prepare for shipping?
"Description of Content" on waybill"Dangerous Goods as per attached DGD""Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI969""Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI970", 4 cells / 2 batteries or less"Lithium metal batteries in compliance with Section II of PI970"
LabellingNot Required
FRAYTE Account Approval System (AAS) approval requiredYesYesYesNoYes
MSDS requiredYesNoYesNoYes
Battery declaration letter requiredYesYesYesNoYes
NOT covered by FRAYTE Express Service
SectionSection IASection I
Capacity per cell/battery>20 Wh>100 Wh

Always consider the possibility to send equipment only (without batteries). Recommended sentence on AWB: “name of equipment – no batteries included”

IMPORTANT : RECALLED OR DEFECTED LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE FORBIDDEN FOR AIR TRANSPORT