Does your e-commerce business ship batteries internationally?

If your e-commerce business sells and ships products containing batteries internationally, there are some important shipping and packaging considerations you will need to comply with to ensure they arrive there safely and without damage or delay.

What types of batteries can I mail or ship internationally?

There are many types of batteries that have different requirements when you wish to mail or ship them internationally: Wet batteries, also known as flooded lead-acid batteries, are commonly found in vehicles and backup power systems.

Are wet batteries safe to ship internationally?

Like lithium batteries, there are strict regulations to follow when shipping wet batteries internationally. An IATA Dangerous Goods label must be attached, along with the correct UN number and shipping name for the particular type of batteries.

Can I ship batteries and Electronics overseas?

Shipping batteries and electronics, requires compliance with several regulations. Learn all about shipping electronics overseas in this guide.

Where can batteries be shipped?

Batteries can be shipped on all main modes of transportation used in logistics: air, ocean, road, and rail. However, there are some different regulations and requirements depending on the mode of transport. Below we cover general guidelines applicable to all transport modes, but check the following dangerous goods regulations for specific info:

How to ship batteries?

We’ve listed some must-dos on how to ship batteries: Batteries need to be packed in inner packaging that completely surrounds them, like a fiberboard box. This prevents short circuits. Inner packaging must be packed in strong, rigid outer packaging like wood, fiberboard, or metal boxes. This provides impact and crush protection.