Important announcement to Lithium battery customers

There are new shipping regulations for lithium batteries.

1) All lithium batteries and battery packs must pass a series of eight tests in order to be shipped via air or ocean.

2) Testing of packaging is required if you transport more than 12 cells or batteries in a single package.

Please see the references below for more information:

Panasonic Batteries Overview of Lithium Shipping Restrictions

Ultralife Batteries Overview of Lithium Shipping Restrictions

DOT Lithium Battery Final Rule.

Department of Transportation (DOT) — Interim Final Rule on Prohibition of Transport of Lithium Primary Batteries on Passenger Aircraft.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

United Nations (UN)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Please contact us for further information.