Shipping lithium batteries by air
The CEIV Li-batt certification confirms our compliance with safe packing, handling, and shipment of lithium batteries by air while complementing our earlier qualifications for the shipment of
Waste batteries and batteries being shipped for recycling or disposal are forbidden for transport by air unless approved by the relevant Competent Authorities. Cells and batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits.
According to IATA regulations, air transport accommodates devices with up to two single-cell batteries under 20Wh each or four multi-cell batteries not exceeding 100Wh. This regulation underscores the importance of understanding your device's specifications to ensure compliance and safety.
When you are shipping your personal effects and household goods overseas it is quite likely that you'll also need to send some items with batteries. This can raise quite a few questions as there can be restrictions on shipping batteries overseas, especially by air, due to their hazardous nature.
Damaged, defective, or recalled cells or batteries that have the potential of producing a dangerous evolution of heat, fire, or short circuit (including those being returned to the manufacturer for safety reasons) are forbidden for transport by air unless approved by the relevant Competent Authorities.
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