How to Ship Batteries

Provide the following:

1. Contact name, title, telephone number and email address
2. Company Name, UPS Small Package account number(s), if applicable, and corresponding shipping address(es)
3. Anticipated daily air volume (number of packages)
4. Certification that employees involved in preparing shipments at all locations are properly trained or, if appropriate, have received adequate instructions according to the applicable regulation set
5. Which UPS Services do you use? (Small Package Service, Air Cargo or Air Freight)
6. For UPS Small Package Air service, customers must review the limitations of the UPS International Dangerous Goods Approved Countries or Territories List and agree to only ship packages in accordance with those limitations. You may seek approval for exceptions to this limitation by contacting dangerousgoods@ups.com.

View Approved Countries or Territories List | Download the Pre-Approval Application Form

After you receive an email notifying you of approval from Step 1, submit the following information for each cell or battery that you plan to ship:

1. A UN 38.3 Test Report or other signed certification that verifies compliance:
   • Name and address of the agency performing the testing
   • Location and date where the testing was completed
2. If not otherwise provided in the UN 38.3 Test Report or certification:
   • Product name(s) of the cell(s) or battery(ies) as displayed on the product(s)
   • Manufacturer's name
   • Part number and or model number corresponding to the Test Report or certification
   • Lithium content of the cell(s) or battery(ies)
   • For identification purposes, digital pictures of the cell(s) or battery(ies)
3. A detailed description and digital pictures of the inner packaging utilized for shipping, including methods for prevention of short circuit
4. Are Overpacks utilized for shipments complying with 49 CFR 173.185 c or IATA PI 968 Section II?
   • If yes, what is the average number of packages contained in the Overpack?

Email the prompts above to dangerousgoods@ups.com and you’ll receive an email notification of your approval status.

• UPS Small Package and UPS Airlines reserve the right to inspect the contents of packages to ensure compliance with the approved shipping requirements.
• Customers must repeat the approval process for any new lithium metal cells or batteries that are periodically added to their shipping inventory.
• UPS retains full discretion to approve or deny this request, and may also rescind approval in its sole discretion, at any time.

If you need assistance, please contact the UPS Hazardous Materials Support Centre on +1-800-554-9964 or 502-359-2900.