Learn About the Different Types of Battery Packaging

Discover different battery packaging types, safety rules, and how proper packaging impacts performance. Learn about lithium, solar, car battery packaging!

2024 May 03

Lithium Battery Guide

Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium cell/ battery type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the

2026 Feb 20

The Complete Guide to Lithium Ion Battery Packaging

Different kinds of lithium ion batteries have distinct specifications and packaging requirements, depending on whether they are intended for

2025 Aug 06

LFP Battery Storage Systems Shipping Classifications

The UN numbers — such as UN3480, UN3481, and UN3536 — classify lithium batteries based on their configuration and application, from individual cells to batteries

2025 May 27

The Complete Guide to Lithium Ion Battery Packaging

Different kinds of lithium ion batteries have distinct specifications and packaging requirements, depending on whether they are intended for recycling, disposal, prototype use, or are damaged.

2025 May 25

UN 3481: The Classification, Transport, and Compliance of Lithium

UN 3480 refers to standalone lithium-ion batteries, while UN 3481 covers lithium-ion batteries either contained in equipment or packed with it. UN 3481 shipments are often

2025 Nov 13

UN 3481: The Classification, Transport, and

UN 3480 refers to standalone lithium-ion batteries, while UN 3481 covers lithium-ion batteries either contained in equipment or packed

2025 Sep 21

How to Package Lithium Batteries for Shipping

Lithium batteries are classified as Class 9 hazardous materials. Key regulations include: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: Mandates UN 38.3 testing, state-of-charge limits

2024 Nov 12

Containerized energy storage | Microgreen.ca

We combine high energy density batteries, power conversion and control systems in an upgraded shipping container package. Lithium batteries are CATL brand, whose LFP chemistry packs 1

2024 Jun 18

Battery Shipping: Classification, Best Practices, and more | Maersk

Lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries are the two main types subject to international transport regulations. Their classification determines how they must be packed,

2024 Jun 10

Containerized energy storage | Microgreen.ca

We combine high energy density batteries, power conversion and control systems in an upgraded shipping container package. Lithium batteries are

2026 Jan 15

Battery Shipping: Classification, Best Practices,

Lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries are the two main types subject to international transport regulations. Their classification

2025 Dec 19

Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers | PHMSA

This publication directs readers to scenario-based shipping guides that outline the requirements to ship packages of lithium cells and batteries in various configurations.

2025 Sep 11

CROSS Ruling

General Rule of Interpretation 1, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS"), states in part that for legal purposes, classification shall be determined according

2024 Dec 08

View/Download Pack solar container lithium battery classification [PDF]

PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.