How to Ship Lithium Batteries from China by Air
Classification, UN38.3, MSDS/SDS, packaging and airline acceptance — a step-by-step overview of what battery air freight from China actually requires.
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Battery Shipping Guides & Insights
Practical, experience-based guides on shipping lithium batteries and dangerous goods from China — classifications, documents, courier options, costs and destination requirements. Written by the Cargo163 operations team.
UN3480 vs UN3481: Which Applies to Your Battery Shipment?
Loose cells, batteries packed with equipment or contained in equipment — how the UN classification changes your packaging, documents and shipping options.
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How Much Does It Cost to Ship Lithium Batteries from China?
Chargeable weight, DG surcharges, packaging and destination — the real factors behind battery shipping rates, and how to get an accurate quote.
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DHL, UPS or FedEx: Which Courier Can Ship Your Batteries?
Carrier acceptance rules differ by battery type, configuration and destination. What to check before choosing an express courier for lithium batteries.
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Shipping E-Bike & Scooter Batteries from China
E-bike batteries are among the most restricted battery products. What information, packaging and transport options actually apply.
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UN38.3 Test Explained for Lithium Battery Shipping
What the UN38.3 test is, why airlines require the test summary, and the paperwork mistakes that most often delay battery cargo.
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MSDS vs SDS for Lithium Batteries
The difference between MSDS and SDS, what a lithium battery SDS must contain, and why carriers ask for it before shipping.
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How to Ship Power Banks from China
Power banks are lithium-ion dangerous goods. The UN class, documents, packaging and shipping methods that actually apply.
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Class 9 Label & Lithium Battery Mark
What the Class 9 label and the lithium battery mark are, when each applies, and the marking mistakes that get cargo rejected.
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State of Charge (SoC) for Batteries by Air
Why a state-of-charge limit applies to some lithium-ion air shipments, and how to present SoC so the booking isn't held up.
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IATA DGR 67th Edition (2026): What Changed
The 2026 DGR tightened lithium battery air rules — the 30% state-of-charge limit, packaging and marking updates, and what China exporters must do.
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EU Battery Passport 2027: Exporter Prep
From February 2027 certain batteries sold in the EU need a digital passport. What it covers, who must comply, and how to prepare before shipping to Europe.
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