The export of lithium batteries and products containing lithium batteries, button batteries, power banks, laptops, energy storage batteries, and electric tools all require compliance certificates, otherwise, they may face risks such as rejection, customs clearance failure, and fines.
The qualification reports for lithium batteries are stringent due to their classification as Class 9 hazardous materials. If not properly packaged and transported, exposure to compression, high temperatures, or short circuits can easily lead to explosions or fires. Consequently, countries enforce strict regulations on lithium batteries. Common qualification reports include: 1. **Transportation Certification Report**: A fundamental assessment of transport safety, categorized by mode of transport into: - Marine Transportation Certification Report - Air Transportation Certification Report - Road Transportation Certification Report - Rail Transportation Certification Report 2. **UN38.3 Report**: A safety inspection report for lithium batteries, involving rigorous tests such as high/low temperature cycling, vibration impact, short circuit, overcharge/discharge, among others. It serves as a prerequisite for obtaining transportation certification. 3. **UN38.3 Battery Summary Report (Test Summary Report)**: A simplified version of the UN38.3 safety test issued by certification agencies after passing the tests. It provides a quick overview of the battery's core safety information, facilitating review by non-experts and serving as a mandatory report for transportation certification applications. 4. **MSDS Report (Material Safety Data Sheet)**: Covers 16 key details including battery composition, physical/chemical parameters, flammability, emergency response, and transportation guidelines. It is a critical reference for carriers to determine cargo transportability and develop protective measures. 5. **3-Meter Stack Test Report**: Simulates safety testing for container and warehouse stacking scenarios, requiring single-case packages to withstand continuous pressure for 24 hours equivalent to the total weight of three stacked boxes of the same specifications, with no risks occurring during testing. 6. **1.2-Meter Drop Test Report**: Mimics transport-related drop scenarios to evaluate the stability of lithium battery casings and cells, eliminating risks of short circuits, leakage, and other hazards. It serves as a core proof of packaging compliance. 7. **IEC62133 Test Report**: Products containing lithium batteries must also display specialized hazardous material labels. Additional IEC62133 safety reports provide comprehensive safeguards for cross-border transport compliance and ensure safe global shipments.
Compliant transportation is the foundation for lithium battery exports. Preparing all necessary qualification reports in advance ensures stable shipments, minimizes logistics losses, and facilitates smooth production and sales in global markets.
