Lithium battery belongs category of dangerous goods is it?
Lithium batteries belong to the category of dangerous goods.
According model Regulations for the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods(TDG) International regulations such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Code for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air stipulate that lithium batteries are category 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods (miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including substances hazardous to the environment).
Lithium batteries are divided into 3 categories and 5 UN numbers according to the working principle and transportation mode:
separate transport of lithium batteries: can be divided into two types of lithium metal batteries and lithium-ion batteries, respectively, corresponding to the United Nations number UN3090 and UN3480;
lithium batteries installed in the equipment: also divided into lithium metal batteries and lithium-ion batteries, corresponding to UN numbers UN3091 and UN3481 respectively;
vehicles or self-propelled devices driven by lithium batteries, such as common electric vehicles, electric bicycles, electric balance vehicles, electric wheelchairs, etc., correspond to the United Nations number UN3171.
Do lithium batteries need to be packaged in dangerous goods?
According to TDG, lithium batteries used in dangerous goods packaging include:
lithium metal batteries or lithium alloy batteries, lithium content greater than 1g;
for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, the total lithium content is greater than 2g;
lithium-ion battery, watt-hour rating more than 20W · h for lithium-ion battery packs, the watt-hour rating exceeds H -100W.
It should be noted that for lithium batteries that are exempt from the packaging of dangerous goods, the outer packaging still needs to be marked with the watt-hour ratio, and the lithium battery is marked with compliance (red dotted border, battery pack and battery fire black pattern).
What are the testing requirements for lithium batteries prior to delivery?
UN No. UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, UN3091 lithium batteries must be transported through the United Nations prior to delivery. Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Manual of Tests and Criteria-Part III 38.3 Requirements the series of tests. The test contents include: height simulation, high and low temperature cycle test, vibration test, impact test, 55 ℃ external short circuit test, impact test, extrusion test, overcharge test, forced discharge test and other applicable tests to ensure the safety of lithium battery transportation.
Export lithium battery should go through what procedures?
Article 17 of the "the People's Republic of China Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law" stipulates: "An enterprise that produces packaging containers for the export of dangerous goods must apply to the commodity inspection agency for testing the performance of the packaging containers. An enterprise that produces dangerous goods for export must apply to the commodity inspection agency for testing the use of packaging containers. Dangerous goods that use packaging containers that have not been certified shall not be exported." Therefore, for the use of dangerous goods packaging lithium batteries, before export should apply to the local customs for export dangerous goods packaging performance inspection and use identification, to obtain the "exit goods transport packaging performance inspection results" outbound Dangerous Goods Transport Packaging Use Identification Results List. The documents submitted by enterprises may be simplified in accordance with the relevant provisions of the announcement on the electronic inspection and quarantine documents.
"Outbound goods transport packaging performance inspection results" by the dangerous goods packaging production enterprises to apply to the local customs. Before the application, the enterprise should first obtain the export of dangerous goods packaging production enterprise code. The validity period of the "Outbound Goods Transport Packaging Performance Inspection Results Sheet" is determined according to the nature of the material of the packaging container and the nature of the goods contained, and generally does not exceed 12 months from the date of production of the container. If the export is not shipped within the validity period and the outer packaging is in good condition, the enterprise may reapply for packaging performance inspection, and can continue to be used for export after passing the inspection. The re-issued "Entry-Exit Goods Packaging Performance Inspection Results Sheet" shall be calculated from the date of completion of the inspection, and the validity period shall not exceed 6 months.
Outbound Dangerous Goods Transport Packaging Use Identification Results List by the dangerous goods production enterprises (I. e. lithium battery manufacturers or exporters) to the local customs application, lithium batteries must be marked with rated energy (W · h), the customs in the implementation of exit dangerous goods transport packaging use identification, will be based on the following qualified judgment:
whether the packaging containers are clearly, firmly and correctly printed with UN packaging marks, batches and dangerous goods marks, and whether the marks, marks and packaging meet the relevant requirements.
The appearance of the package shall be clean and no residue, contamination or leakage is allowed.
Wooden boxes and fiberboard boxes shall be fastened with nails, and the nail tips shall be folded down, and the nail tips and nail caps shall not protrude. The box body shall be intact and packed with tight hoop box body. Corrugated boxes should be intact, the seal should be flat and firm, packed with tight hoop box.
Between each cell or battery pack, between the upper and lower layers of stacked cells, there should be a non-conductive material separation to prevent contact with each other.
The battery shall be protected against short circuit.
The electrodes of the battery shall not support the mass of other superimposed batteries.
Special provisions for the packaging of lithium batteries or lithium battery packs in international regulations.
Common Violations
judging from the common violations of lithium battery exports, the main problems found by the customs are: enterprises fail to apply as required when they do not meet the exemption conditions. "Dangerous Package"; The lithium battery mark on the outer packaging of the lithium battery is covered or not marked as required.
Labeling issues
1. Can the lithium battery transport label be printed on A4 paper?
It is not recommended to use A4 paper for printing, which is easy to cause damage or fall off. Shipping requires that the shipping label remain clearly visible after being soaked in seawater for more than 3 months.
2. Does the Category 9 shipping label in the TDG include a dashed outline? Is a marking without a dashed outline unacceptable?
In accordance with TDG Volume 2 5.2.2.2 Labeling, it is not necessary to mark the outer edge of the label with a dotted line if it is applied to a contrasting color.
The size exceeds the scope of the use of dangerous goods packaging identification. Lithium battery energy storage cabinet how to use identification?
For the storage cabinet goods with lithium batteries, because there is no outer packaging, it does not belong to the scope of inspection of dangerous goods packaging, and there is no need to submit information to the customs to apply for the identification of the use of dangerous goods packaging.
Requirements for imported lithium-ion batteries?
Imported lithium batteries are UN 38.3 that is, there is no need to carry out dangerous goods packaging inspection.
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