International Battery Shipping Regulations
For air shipments, IATA has additional rules, including limiting the quantity of lithium batteries per package and requiring extra safety measures
Shipping batteries internationally requires careful adherence to regulations to ensure safety and compliance. By following the guidelines outlined above, New Zealand customers can confidently ship their batteries with DHL Express. For any further assistance or specific queries visit MyDHL+.
There have been incidents of batteries causing fires within the aircraft and forcing emergency landings. Batteries are not allowed in unaccompanied luggage by air freight. If not inside a device like a smartphone, the batteries must be in a hard cased container.
Up to two of your spare batteries can be between 100-160Wh, or 2-8g of lithium. You cannot bring batteries rated higher than 160Wh or 8g of lithium. You must pack your spare batteries in your carry-on bags. They are not allowed in your checked-in baggage. What types of batteries count toward my spare battery limit?
AvSec removed more than 190,000 batteries from passengers' carry-on and checked-in luggage in 2022. Make sure your batteries leave the airport with you, and check the restrictions before you travel. Batteries must be protected by packaging or terminals covered. Each person is allowed a total of 20 spare batteries.
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