Lithium batteries can only be shipped internationally if they are installed in the equipment they operate. Shipping carriers are not allowed to ship packages containing only lithium batteries or cells to international locations they must be included inside a product.
Can I ship alkaline batteries?
n Alkaline batteries — considered nonhazardous. For Li-ion battery shipping instructions, including the requirement that no more than three Li-ion rechargeable batteries should be mailed together, see Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM ®).Apr 4, 2013
Are alkaline batteries considered dangerous goods?
Alkaline batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry cell” batteries) are not listed as dangerous goods under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions and the U.S. hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR).
Can you ship batteries with FedEx?
Seal and label the package Place the shipping label on the top of the largest side. Ensure that all required outer markings, labelings and documentation appear. FedEx Express will not accept or ship recalled or defective batteries, either as a stand-alone unit or contained with equipment.