Did the postal service change the shipping standards for lithium batteries?

The Postal Service announced these revisions via a Federal Register notice titled “Revision to Mailing Standards for Lithium Batteries,” which was published on July 26, 2017 (82 FR 34712–34715).

Can a lithium battery be used on a mailpiece?

The Postal Service clarifies that labels commonly used with other transportation providers are not permitted on mailpieces containing lithium batteries installed in equipment, when these mailpieces are intended for international mail.

Do I need a DOT-approved lithium battery handling label?

n Mailers may use a DOT-approved lithium battery handling label, in domestic air or surface transportation, to meet these marking requirements, provided all required elements are included. n An indication that the package contains ‘‘lithium metal’’ or ‘‘lithium-ion’’ cells or batteries, as appropriate;

Are lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries allowed in Postal Service Air-eligible products?

n Generally prohibit UN3480 lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries in Postal Service air-eligible products.

How do you mark a mailpiece with a lithium battery?

Except for mailpieces containing button cell batteries properly installed in the equipment they are intended to operate, mailpieces containing lithium metal batteries must be rigid, sealed, and of adequate size, so the mark can be affixed to the address side without the mark being folded.

Do I need DOT approved lithium battery markings?

n Require DOT-approved lithium battery markings on all mailpieces containing lithium cells or batteries contained in equipment when there are more than two mailpieces in a single consignment in domestic mail. n Limit a single consignment to two mailpieces containing lithium batteries for international and APO/FPO/DPO mail.