A must-read guide to lithium battery export: UN38.3, MSDS, and transport identification!

Are the batteries you buy safe?A must-read guide to lithium battery export: UN38.3, MSDS, and transport identification!Why are these three certifications necessary?

UN38.3: The international passport for the safe transportation of lithium batteries. It includes eight tests (such as short circuit, vibration, and shock) to ensure that the batteries will not catch fire or explode during air or sea transport.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Detailed information on the battery’s chemical composition, first aid measures, storage requirements, and is a mandatory document for logistics and customs inspections.

Transport Inspection Report: Based on the UN38.3 results, this report is issued by a professional organization and certifies compliance with international transportation regulations (such as IATA air transport standards).

Application Process (Super Detailed!)

① UN38.3 Certification

Materials: Battery samples, specifications (with voltage/capacity/model), letter of authorization, packaging photos.

Testing Content: 8 safety tests (approximately 8-12 business days).

Key Points: Battery labels must include watt-hours (Wh), lithium content, etc.; otherwise, the certification will fail!

② MSDS Report

Have this application processed by a third-party agency (provide a battery composition list and one sample).

③ Transport Identification Report

Prerequisite: Apply after passing UN38.3 certification.

Materials: UN38.3 report, packaging photos (inner and outer boxes + battery installation diagram), identification application form.

Validity: Sea/air transport identification reports are generally valid for one year and can be renewed the following year using the original UN report.

💡Avoidance Guide

Packaging Requirements: Individual batteries must be short-circuit-proof! Packages containing more than 24 batteries require additional risk labeling.

Laboratory Selection: Look for an ISO 17025-certified agency (otherwise, the report will be invalid).

Expedited Service: UN38.3 testing typically takes two weeks, but you can pay extra to expedite it (but the testing items must be included!)

🌟In a nutshell

UN38.3 is the foundation → MSDS details ingredients → Transport inspection ensures customs clearance! Only with all three certifications can lithium batteries be shipped globally!

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