{"id":860266,"date":"2022-04-20T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=860266"},"modified":"2025-09-08T00:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T04:33:41","slug":"shipping-lithium-batteries-by-ground-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/shipping-lithium-batteries-by-ground-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Lithium Batteries by Ground in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-876252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingBatteriesinCAN_Blog_03-2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will be a two-part blog on shipping Lithium Batteries by ground in North America.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Part One\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will focus on the shipments of lithium batteries in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canada<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> utilizing the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation (TDGR)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Part Two<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will focus on the shipments of lithium batteries in the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United States<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> utilizing the 49 CFR.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After reading both blogs, you will be able to see a difference in Canadian and American regulations, but first, it is important to understand some key terms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cell vs. Batteries: Cells are a single unit meanwhile batteries are multiple cells connected in a series.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium-ion vs. lithium metal: lithium-ion is rechargeable while lithium metal is not. This is vital since the classification of lithium-ion is in watt-hour rating meanwhile metal batteries are in lithium content in grams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shipped alone, packed with, or contained in equipment, will determine what UN number and proper shipping name you will use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following UN numbers and shipping descriptions are to be utilized when shipping lithium batteries or cells. I have added the special provisions associated with each and will give a brief description of each.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium Ion batteries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> shipping descriptions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP:<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">34, 123, 137, 138, 149, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP:<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">34, 123, 137, 138, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP: 34, 123, 137, 138, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium metal batteries <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shipping descriptions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3090 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP: 34, 123, 137, 138, 149, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3091 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP: 34, 123, 137, 138, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UN3091 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SP: 34, 123, 137, 138, 159<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special provisions summary<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">34:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Exempts you from most of the regulations and is meant for low-power consumer-type batteries that you will find in most cell phones and laptops. All must pass each test set out in subsection 38.3 of Part III of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. This exempts you from UN performance packaging, and as long as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium-ion cells must have a watt-hour rating of less than 20 Wh; or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium-ion batteries must have a watt-hour rating of less than 100 Wh; or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium cells must have a lithium content of less than 1 g; or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithium batteries must have a lithium content of less than 2 g.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">123<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Is an exemption for pre-production prototypes of cells and batteries that are transported on a road vehicle, thus you must utilize packaging instructions from the P910 UN manual. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">137: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is in regards to the shipment of damaged or defective batteries and refers to packaging instructions P908 or LP904 of the UN Recommendations. The outer means of containment, or the overpack, must be marked legibly and visibly on a contrasting background with the words \u201cDamaged\/Defective Lithium-Ion Batteries\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">138: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When shipping lithium batteries for disposal or recycling they must be packaged in accordance with the Packing Instructions P909 or LP904 of the UN Recommendations and duly marked, including the wording \u201clithium batteries for disposal\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[972],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">149: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These dangerous goods are forbidden for transportation as cargo on a passenger aircraft.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[972],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">159<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The label to be used for these dangerous goods is the one illustrated under the heading for lithium batteries \u201cClass 9, Lithium Batteries\u201d in the appendix to Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following flow charts are to assist as examples of batteries or cells shipped alone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-860267 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001.png 1393w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-600x382.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-94x60.png 94w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_001-141x90.png 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-860268 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002.png 1486w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-600x382.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-94x60.png 94w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_002-141x90.png 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\">The following is the exert of packaging instruction 903 that can be found<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\"> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ICC_TP14850oftheTransportCanadaManual.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TP14850 of the Transport Canada Manual<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\">\u00a0for the packaging of fully regul<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\">ated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\"> shipment of lithium batteries w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158358063 BCX0\">ere SP34 doesn\u2019t apply:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-860269 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-1024x379.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-1536x568.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-162x60.png 162w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003-243x90.png 243w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/ICC_ShippingLitBatteriesinCanada_003.png 1542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">In conclusion, if special provision 34 applies, you are exempt from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">most of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">regulation&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\"> requirements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">. An example <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">being<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\"> UN performance packaging and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\"> the class 9 lithium battery label. But, if you are ship<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">ping a high-power b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">attery wh<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">ere specia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">l provision 34 doesn\u2019t apply, you will require a UN perf<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">ormance p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">ackage class 9 lithium battery label, and a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\"> proper complia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">nt shipp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161102241 BCX0\">ing document will be required. 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