Battery Express
Lithium Battery Express Shipping from China
A dedicated lane for lithium batteries, power banks, e-bike packs and energy storage systems — classified, documented, packed and flown or sailed under the correct UN number.
UN Classification We Work With Every Day
| UN Number | Cargo | Air Packing Instruction | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN3480 | Lithium ion batteries shipped alone | PI965 | Spare cells, replacement packs, ESS modules |
| UN3481 | Batteries packed with or contained in equipment | PI966 / PI967 | Power banks, tools, devices with batteries |
| UN3090 | Lithium metal batteries alone | PI968 | Button cells, medical backup cells |
| UN3091 | Lithium metal batteries with equipment | PI969 / PI970 | Meters, sensors, instrumentation |
| UN3171 | Battery-powered vehicles | Special provision | E-bikes, scooters, mobility devices |
| UN2794 / UN2795 | Wet lead-acid batteries | IMDG / IATA | Automotive and UPS batteries |
Documents Required
- UN38.3 test summary for every cell and battery model
- MSDS / SDS in English, issued within the last 12 months
- Dangerous goods declaration (air) or DG form (sea)
- Commercial invoice and packing list with watt-hour rating stated
- Air waybill or bill of lading with the correct DG description
- Certificate of origin where preferential duty applies
Packing & State of Charge Rules
State of Charge ≤ 30%
For UN3480 air shipments under PI965, cells and batteries must be at no more than 30% state of charge, verified before packing.
UN-Specification Packaging
Each battery separated to prevent short circuits, inner packaging per PI requirements, and a strong outer carton rated for the gross weight.
Labels & Marks
Lithium battery mark, cargo aircraft only mark where applicable, handling labels and a 24-hour emergency contact number.
Transit Times by Region
| Region | Air Express | Air Cargo | Sea (FCL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 4–7 days | 6–10 days | 28–38 days |
| North America | 3–6 days | 5–9 days | 22–35 days |
| Southeast Asia | 2–4 days | 3–6 days | 8–15 days |
| Middle East | 3–6 days | 5–8 days | 18–28 days |
| Africa | 5–9 days | 7–12 days | 30–45 days |
| South America | 5–10 days | 8–14 days | 35–48 days |
Times are port-to-port or airport-to-airport estimates for DG-accepted cargo, excluding export and import clearance. Request a quote for a door-to-door DDP schedule.
Shipping batteries soon?
Send the battery type, watt-hours, quantity and destination — we confirm classification and pricing the same day.
Request a Freight Quote
Tell us what you ship — battery type or commodity, weight, pickup city and destination. We reply with routing options and a DDP price, usually within 12 hours.