What is the allowable shipping SOC of the iltihium-ion batteries? Can they be shipped with 100%SOC? why?

June 16, 2025

What is the allowable shipping SOC of the iltihium-ion batteries? Can they be shipped with 100%SOC? why?

What is the allowable shipping SOC of the iltihium-ion batteries? Can they be shipped with 100%SOC? why?

The following is a comparison table of international transportation regulations for lithium batteries, classified by transportation mode, including key requirements and differences:

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Lithium Battery International Transportation Regulations (Air/Sea/Land)

Category
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO)
Sea Transport (IMDG)
Land Transport (ADR/RID/DOT)
Applicable Regulations
IATA DGR (65th/66th Ed.), ICAO TI
IMDG Code, UN TDG
ADR (Europe), RID (Rail), DOT 49 CFR (USA)
UN Number
UN3480 (Li-ion), UN3090 (Li-metal), UN3551 (Na-ion)
Same as air
Same as air
State of Charge (SOC) Requirement
- Until Dec 31, 2025: Recommended ≤30%
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From Jan 1, 2026: Mandatory ≤30%
(>2.7Wh cells/batteries)
No strict limit, but ≤30% recommended
No strict limit, ≤30% recommended
Packaging Requirements
- UN-certified packaging
- 3-meter stacking test (PI966-II, etc.)
- Short-circuit & insulation protection
- UN-certified packaging
- Waterproof & short-circuit proof
- UN38.3 tested
- UN-certified packaging
- Short-circuit & crush-proof
Labeling Requirements
- Class 9 hazardous label
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New label
: "Battery Label" (with UN No.)
- "Cargo Aircraft Only" (if applicable)
- Class 9 hazardous label
- UN No.
- Class 9 hazardous label
- UN No.
Testing Reports
UN38.3 test, transport condition report
Same as air
Same as air
Documentation
MSDS, UN packaging certificate (if required)
MSDS, UN packaging certificate, sea transport appraisal report
MSDS (some countries require transport declaration)
Special Restrictions
- Damaged/defective batteries prohibited
- Vehicle batteries: UN3556 (from 2025)
- Some carriers require UN packaging cert.
- LCL shipments need advance declaration
- ADR (Europe) requires additional declarations
- DOT (USA) compliant packaging
General Requirements (All Modes)
  1. UN38.3 Test: Mandatory (vibration, shock, short-circuit, etc.).
  2. Short-Circuit Prevention: Insulated terminals, no contact with conductive materials.
  3. Used/Defective Batteries: Require special declaration and comply with environmental regulations.
Notes
  • 2025 Updates: Air transport labels renamed to "Battery Label"; new UN numbers for sodium-ion batteries (UN3551/3552).
  • Sea Transport: Some ports (e.g., Middle East, South America) impose additional restrictions.
For tailored solutions, clients should provide battery specifications (Wh, quantity) to ensure compliance.
(Table content can be adjusted based on client priorities.)