Sending Electronic Products

Precautions for Shipments Containing Lithium Battery

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Common lithium battery categories

• UN3090 Lithium Metal Battery Hazard Category 9
• UN3091 Lithium metal batteries packed in equipment or lithium metal batteries packed with equipment Hazard category 9
• UN3480 Lithium-ion battery Hazard category 9
• UN3481 Lithium ion batteries packed in equipment or lithium ion batteries packed with equipment Hazard category 9

10 common items containing lithium batteries

• Mobile Phones | Laptops and Tablets
• Camera | Electronic Watch
• Measuring equipment | Medical equipment
• Hoverboard | Electric Bicycle
• Power tools | Drones

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3 steps must be done before shipping

1. Check with the supplier about the battery type and the required supporting documents
2. Consult the shipping company's guidelines
3. Properly package and label the shipment

MSDS Report - Important document for sending dangerous goods

The document specifications for express, air, sea and rail transportation may be different. But most generally, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records the physical and chemical characteristics of the cargo materials, and the logistics company will make special delivery and storage arrangements in accordance with the document's guidelines. You can first contact your goods provider or manufacturer to obtain the document, FreightAmigo logistics experts will review for you whether it can be shipped and then make a quotation.