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Stay updated on new rules and resources for transporting lithium batteries safely by air and complying with international and US shipping regulations.
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If you’re a shipper of lithium batteries, there are two main resources you should be familiar with.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Lithium Battery Guidance Document, was updated on January 1, 2025 for the transport of lithium metal and ion batteries.
Transport of cells and batteries within the United States is regulated through 49 CFR Sections 100-185 of the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Section 173.185 and the special provisions in Section 172.102 apply to lithium-ion cells and batteries. These sections include information on packaging for shipping, package weight limits, required testing, and exceptions that may apply.
In addition to the IATA and 49-CFR documents, you may also want to review the FAA’s Interactive Guide to Shipping Lithium Batteries, which provides information on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 2019-2020 Edition of the Technical Instruction requirements for lithium batteries.
Continue to visit Sterling’s website for additional resources or contact our dangerous goods shipping experts with any questions related to transporting lithium batteries.