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Can a lithium battery be shipped to ups?

Special regulations apply to shipping these batteries. Shipments requiring hazardous materials shipping papers are accepted from contract hazmat shippers only, and certain lithium batteries may not qualify for UPS service.

Can a non-spillable battery be shipped as non-hazardous?

Tested, proven non-spillable batteries are allowed to be shipped as non-hazardous within the U.S. Batteries and packaging must be marked "NONSPILLABLE" or "NONSPILLABLE BATTERY". Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable power sources, common in computers, cell phones, cameras and other small electronic devices.

What are UPS Air level services?

Air level services include UPS Next Day Air ® , UPS 2nd Day Air ® , UPS 3 Day SelectSM, UPS Worldwide ExpressSM, and UPS Worldwide ExpeditedSM. No recycled or recalled batteries are allowed to be shipped between the continental U.S. and Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, where aircraft always must be used.

Do lithium batteries need to be followed by the shipper?

Yes. All the applicable provisions for lithium batteries will need to be followed by the shipper of such devices, including the limitations for devices that are “active” (on) during transport. The IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) also apply to such shipments.

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