UN38.3 test summary
We verify the transport test summary matches your exact cell/battery model and revision.
Core service
Lithium battery shipping from China, done right
Power banks, e-bike packs, solar batteries and energy-storage systems are Class 9 dangerous goods. We handle the classification, documentation, DG packaging and clearance so your cargo flies without rejection or delay.
What we move
Battery types & UN classifications
Correct classification is the difference between a smooth booking and a rejected shipment. We advise on the right UN number, packing instruction and state of charge.
| Cargo | UN number | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Loose lithium-ion cells / battery packs | UN3480 | 9 |
| Li-ion batteries with / in equipment | UN3481 | 9 |
| Lithium metal cells / batteries | UN3090 | 9 |
| Lithium metal with / in equipment | UN3091 | 9 |
| Battery-powered vehicles / equipment | UN3171 | 9 |
| Lithium battery containers (BIC) | UN3536 | 9 |
Typical cargo: power banks, phone/laptop batteries, e-bike & scooter packs, drone batteries, solar & home ESS, LiFePO₄ modules, battery management assemblies.
Real photo slot
DG-approved Class 9 labelled battery carton.images/battery-packaging.jpg
State-of-charge & Wh limits
We check watt-hours per cell/pack and set SoC ≤ 30% for UN3480 air shipments, apply Section IA/II packing instructions, and confirm lithium battery mark and Class 9 label placement before hand-off to the airline.
Documentation
Every certificate and declaration, handled
Missing or mismatched paperwork is the #1 cause of battery cargo being refused at the airline or customs.
MSDS / SDS
Lithium battery safety data sheet reviewed for consistency with the shipping name and UN number.
DGD & packing cert
Dangerous goods declaration and shipper's packing certificate prepared by trained DG staff.
DGR packaging
IATA-compliant inner packaging, cushioning, and lithium battery mark on every outer carton.
Class 9 labels
Correct hazard and handling labels applied and photographed before booking confirmation.
Pre-shipment audit
A documented compliance check so nothing surprises you at acceptance.
Why it matters
A generalist forwarder guesses. We don't.
- In-house DG-trained staff — not a salesperson forwarding to a third party
- Acceptance-failure prevention, not just booking after the fact
- Destination clearance know-how for GCC, LatAm mining and APAC markets
- Consolidation for mixed battery + non-DG cargo to cut cost
- Transparent line items: freight, DG handling, documentation, clearance
Not sure how your battery should be classified?
Send the datasheet or a photo of the label — we'll tell you the UN number, docs needed and a lane, free of charge.
Ask a battery specialist →FAQ
Battery shipping FAQ
UN3480 (lithium ion), UN3481 (packed with/contained in equipment), UN3090/UN3091 (lithium metal), UN3171 (battery-powered vehicles) and UN3536 (battery containers).
Yes. Air transport requires a UN38.3 test summary plus MSDS/SDS and a dangerous goods declaration. We help you prepare or verify these documents.
Yes. Equipment containing batteries (UN3481) is often easier to move than loose cells, and we advise on the correct classification and state of charge.