Lithium-ion cells & batteries
Standalone Li-ion cells and battery packs (UN3480) for consumer electronics, power tools and energy storage, shipped as Class 9 dangerous goods with compliant outer packaging and the lithium handling mark.
Battery & Electrical Goods Air Freight from China
Lithium-ion cells, power banks, valve-regulated lead-acid (UPS) batteries and battery-powered devices — moved by air to Ukraine, Poland and the UK under IATA DGR rules, with the correct dangerous-goods paperwork from our Shenzhen warehouse.
Battery cargo
What We Ship
Batteries are the most common sensitive shipment we handle. Every battery consignment is screened and packed to airline standards before it ever leaves our warehouse.
Power banks
Power banks and portable chargers — a frequent waybill item — shipped either contained with equipment (UN3481) or standalone, always with a verified UN38.3 test summary.
VRLA / valve-regulated lead-acid (UPS)
Sealed lead-acid UPS and backup batteries (UN2800) accepted under the IATA Special Provisions, with dry, non-spillable certification and correct outer markings.
Battery-powered devices
LED screens, printers, vacuum cleaners, drones, speakers and small appliances that contain batteries — handled as electronics with their battery units documented.
Compliance
IATA DGR Compliance & Required Documents
Airline acceptance of batteries depends entirely on correct classification and paperwork. We verify each document before pickup so your cargo is not rejected at the terminal.
The document pack we check
- UN38.3 test summary — per battery model, proving it passed altitude, thermal, shock and vibration tests
- MSDS / SDS — safety data sheet confirming classification and hazards
- Dangerous goods declaration — signed by a trained DG person for Class 9
- Commercial invoice, packing list and HS codes
- Correct outer cartons with the Class 9 lithium battery mark
How we handle it
Our Shenzhen team photographs, weighs and dimensiones each battery shipment, confirms the UN number (UN3480/UN3481/UN2794/UN2800), and books it on a carrier authorised for the relevant lithium provision. State of charge is kept within airline limits.
Limits
Restrictions & What We Cannot Ship
| We can ship (with documents) | We cannot accept by air |
|---|---|
| Verified Li-ion packs & power banks, UN38.3 certified | Damaged, overheated, swollen or recalled cells |
| Sealed VRLA / non-spillable lead-acid batteries | Loose, unboxed cells or wet/spillable batteries |
| Batteries contained with or packed with equipment | Counterfeit or uncertified batteries |
| Devices with batteries correctly documented | Anything that fails the IATA DGR acceptance check |
Compliance note: all battery shipments are handled under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with correct DG documentation. Prohibited items are never accepted. See what can I ship and the customs guide. Related cargo: magnetic & sensitive cargo.
Transit & pricing
Indicative Transit & Rates
| Lane | Typical transit (door-to-door) | Indicative rate (100kg+, DG) |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen → Ukraine (KBP/LWO/ODS) | 6–8 working days | from USD 6.5/kg |
| Shenzhen → Poland (WAW/GDN/KRK) | 5–7 working days | from USD 6.2/kg |
| Shenzhen → UK (LHR/MAN/BHX) | 5–7 working days | from USD 6.8/kg |
| Indicative only. Battery/sensitive cargo carries DG handling fees and may add 1–2 days vs general cargo. Rates vary by weight, density, battery type, season and fuel. How air freight is priced → | ||
FAQ
Battery Shipping Questions
Can lithium batteries and power banks really be shipped by air from China?
Yes — but only compliantly. Lithium-ion cells and batteries are Class 9 dangerous goods under the IATA DGR and must ship with a UN38.3 test summary, an MSDS/SDS and a signed shipper's declaration, in correctly rated packaging with lithium battery labels. Sensitive cargo handling →
What documents do I need to send batteries to Ukraine, Poland or the UK?
At minimum: a UN38.3 test summary for the battery model, a safety data sheet (MSDS/SDS), a commercial invoice and packing list, and a dangerous goods declaration completed by a trained person. We check the full document pack before pickup.
Which battery items can you never accept by air?
Damaged, recalled, counterfeit or loose cells, wet/leaking batteries, and any cargo that does not meet IATA DGR packaging or documentation rules are never accepted. See what can I ship.
Sending Batteries? Get a Compliant Quote.
Tell us the UN number, cell type, weight and destination — we confirm acceptability and reply within 2 working hours.