International shipping of lipos???

[don ferrette]

Can anyone give me a factual definitive answer on shipping lipos OUT of the U.S.??? And by all means no offense to anyone but please no answers of "I've heard" or "so and so" says. I need definitive info and even links to that info would be a HUGE help. Have someone very interested in the four new Hyperion 5S 6500mah packs I have for sale but he's in Australia. I've posted this on RRR as well hoping for a real rock solid answer from someone. Thanks!!

[siberianhusky]

http://lithiumbatterypackaging.com/uspostalservice.html
also has sections for other shipping methods.
hope this helps

[don ferrette]

http://lithiumbatterypackaging.com/uspostalservice.html
also has sections for other shipping methods.
hope this helps

That helps a litle but there's still the part about "primary lithium (metal) batteries and cells" as elsewhere on the US Postal website appendix C packing instructions 9D they refer to "Primary" as non rechargeable and "Secondary" as rechargeable lithium batteries. That is the part that makes it hard to figure out......

http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/DMM300/601.pdf

10.20.6 Secondary Lithium-ion (Rechargeable) Cells and Batteries
Small consumer-type lithium-ion cells and batteries like those used to power cell
phones and laptop computers are mailable with the following restrictions. Each cell
must contain no more than 1.5 g of equivalent lithium content per cell. Each battery
must contain no more than 8.0 g aggregate quantity of equivalent lithium content
per battery. Additionally, each cell or battery must meet the requirements of each
test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, and subsection 38.3 as
referenced in the DOT's hazardous materials regulation at 49 CFR 171.7. All
secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries must be mailed in a firmly sealed package
separated and cushioned to prevent short circuit, movement, or damage. Except for
batteries installed in equipment, they must be in a strong outer package. All outer
packages must have a complete delivery and return address. These cells and
batteries are mailable as follows:
a. Via surface or air transportation when individual cells or batteries are mailed or
when properly packed with or properly installed in the equipment they operate.
Cells or batteries properly installed in the device they operate must be protected
from damage and short circuit, and the device must be equipped with an
effective means of preventing accidental activation. The outside of the package
must be marked on the address side “Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries
(no lithium metal).”

[carlcisneros]

Good luck

[drwayne]

I import large qty LiPo to Australia
FedEx handle 20Kg (@45lb) of LiPo per pack from Asia to Australia/America/Europe..
Their website details all Lithium mass and cell composition, and packaging requirements for travel. If your batteries have terminations, forget the deal.
Wayne
Adelaide
Australia

[don ferrette]

From FedEx web site-

Yes, you can ship batteries via FedEx, including both "wet" batteries (such as an automobile battery) and lithium batteries (the type commonly used in laptop computers and other electronic devices). Batteries must be correctly identified, classified, packaged, marked and labeled. Additionally, the package must have a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, completed and signed by a trained shipper.

trainer shipper?

No matter as the rates were outrageous.

[drwayne]

FedEx
114US add 9.60 US security inspection fee, 45lb LiPo from Shindao to CA.
Perhaps you could try via a company header..domestic I dont use.
W