From Friday, the 1st of April 2022, the Excepted versions are no longer available for loose cells/batteries, according to Section II of their packing instruction in Air (ICAO/IATA).
Excepted batteries
Specifically, it concerns:
- UN 3480, lithium-ion batteries, cell ≤ 20WH Excepted, battery ≤ 100 WH excepted, and;
- UN 3090, lithium metal batteries, cell < 1G Excepted, battery < 2G excepted.
Of course, the DGOffice solutions are updated as well.
Full overview
As there are many variants and regulations for lithium batteries, we have created an overview for you. This helps to quickly find the right variant and related information on packing, quantities and more.