TNT Air Network Transport of Lithium Batteries
FORBIDDEN
Packed
Lithium Ion Batteries
Batteries
only
Restricted
on the TNT
Air Network
UN
3480
Packing
Instruction
Section / Limitations
Batteries
Only
Restricted
on the TNT
Air Network
UN
3481
UN
3481
UN
3090
Contained
in
equipment
UN
3091
UN
3091
Packaging
Labels
Documentation
DG Option
Code
Shipper
Approved
Country
Approved
35 kg Net – CAO
5 kg Net – PAX
UN
certified
Class 9
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
IB
≤ 20 Wh / Cell
≤ 100 Wh / Battery
Non UN
certified
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration +
LB Transport Document (1)
LB Text on connote
+
LB Transport Document
YES
YES
≤ 2.7 Wh
> 2.7 ≤ 20 Wh / Cell
> 2.7 ≤ 100 Wh / Battery
> 20 Wh / Cell
> 100 Wh / Battery
Class 9 +
Lithium Battery
Label
Lithium Battery
Label
HZ
II
10 kg Net – CAO
10 kg Net – PAX
more then 8 cells or 2 batteries
2.5 kg Net
not more then 8 cells
not more then 2 batteries
35 kg Net – CAO (2)
5 kg Net – PAX (2)
HZ
YES
NO
UN
certified
Class 9
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
Non UN
certified
Lithium Battery
Label
LB Text on connote +
LB Transport Document
LB
NO
NO
≤ 20 Wh / Cell
≤ 100 Wh / Battery
I
> 20 Wh / Cell
> 100 Wh / Battery
35 kg Net – CAO
5 kg Net – PAX
Non UN
certified
Class 9
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
II
≤ 20 Wh / Cell
or
≤ 100 Wh / Battery
Non UN
certified
Lithium Battery
Label
LB Text on connote +
LB Transport Document
LB
NO
NO
II
≤ 20 Wh / Cell
or
≤ 100 Wh / Battery
5 kg Net – CAO
5 kg Net – PAX
more then 4 cells or 2 batteries
Max 4 cells or 2 batteries per package
or button cells only
Non UN
certified
None
None
NONE
NO
NO
IA
> 1 gr of Lithium / Cell
> 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
35 kg Net – CAO
Forbidden on passenger aircrafts
UN
certified
Class 9
CAO Label
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
IB
≤ 1 gr of Lithium / Cell
≤ 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
2.5 kg Net – CAO
Forbidden on passenger aircrafts
more then 8 cells or 2 batteries
Non UN
certified
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration +
LB Transport Document (1)
HZ
YES
YES
II
≤ 0.3 gr of Lithium / Cell or
Battery
> 0.3 ≤ 1 of Lithium per
Cell
> 0.3 ≤ 2 of Lithium per
Battery
> 1 gr of Lithium / Cell
> 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
2.5 kg Net
Forbidden on passenger aircrafts
not more then 8 cells
Forbidden on passenger aircrafts
not more then 2 batteries
Forbidden on passenger aircrafts
35 kg Net – CAO (2)
5 kg Net – PAX (2)
Non UN
certified
Class 9 +
Lithium Battery
Label
CAO Label
Lithium Battery
Label
CAO Label
LB Text on connote +
LB Transport Document
HZ
YES
NO
UN
certified
Class 9
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
Non UN
certified
Lithium Battery
Label
LB Text on connote +
LB Transport Document
LB
NO
NO
PI 967
5 kg Net – CAO (2)
5 kg Net – PAX (2)
Non UN
certified
II
PI 968
I
Packed
with
equipment
Max Net weight or quantity per package
> 20 Wh / Cell
> 100 Wh / Battery
PI 965
PI 966
PI 969
ACCEPTABLE
IA
I
Packed
with
equipment
Contained
in
equipment
Lithium Metal Batteries
UN
number
RESTRICTED
II
≤ 1 gr of Lithium / Cell
≤ 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
I
> 20 Wh / Cell
> 100 Wh / Battery
35 kg Net – CAO
5 kg Net – PAX
Non UN
certified
Class 9
HZ Text on the connote +
Shipper’s Declaration
HZ
YES
YES
II
≤ 1 gr of Lithium / Cell or
≤ 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
Non UN
certified
Lithium Battery
Label
LB Text on connote +
LB Transport Document
LB
NO
NO
II
≤ 1 gr of Lithium / Cell
or
≤ 2 gr of Lithium / Battery
5 kg Net – CAO
5 kg Net – PAX
more then 4 cells or 2 batteries
Max 4 cells or 2 batteries per package
or button cells only
Non UN
certified
None
None
NONE
NO
NO
PI 970
5 kg Net – CAO (2)
5 kg Net – PAX (2)
1 – Not required if LB handling information are included in DGD or provided in a separate transport document.
2 – For batteries / cells packed with equipment the number of cells or batteries in each package must not exceed the appropriate number for the equipment’s operation plus two spares.
Created by: TNT Dangerous Goods Department
Version: 29 June 2015 (based on 56th/2015 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations)
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TNT Air Network Transport of Lithium Batteries
Why
Dangerous
Goods?
Section /

Lithium batteries (or cells) which are used to power a very large
variety of electronic devices are considered as Dangerous Goods
due to the fact that they can overheat and ignite under certain
conditions.

Section I (A) – subject to all provisions of the IATA DGR as
applicable to fully regulated Dangerous Goods.

Section I B – for further information please consult
Section 1b Lithium Battery Guidance
Limitation
Definitions

Section II
– for further information please consult
Section II Lithium Battery Guidance

Cell
– A single electrochemical unit consisting of
one
positive and one negative electrode.
Battery
– One or more lithium cells electrically connected
Button-Cell – Round small cell whose height is less than its
diameter
Watt rating – Can be found on a battery or calculated:
Volts (V) x Ampere hours (Ah) = Watt hours




Packaging


(not applicable for packages where there are not more then 4 cells or 2
batteries or button-cells only contained in equipment)


Lithium battery label.

For further information please consult IATA DGR or relevant
guidance document
Class 9 labels
“Goods Description” (10) or “Special Delivery Instructions”
(9) must contain appropriate statement.
Shipper’s Declaration
o Is a legal document required for fully regulated Dangerous
Goods
o For further information please consult IATA DGR regulations
Lithium Battery Transport Document
o Additional document. When required must indicate:
-> the package contains lithium ion/metal batteries/cells
(as applicable)
-> the package must be handled with care and that a
flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged
-> special procedures must be followed if package is
damaged, to include inspection and repacking if
necessary
->
a telephone number for additional information.
o

Documentation

UN certified
o Required for Section I (A)
o Need to be compliant with all relevant IATA DGR
requirements for fully regulated packages
Non UN certified
o Do not required to be certified as per IATA requirements
o However must be compliant to the requirements detailed in
the relevant Packing Instruction in the IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations
o For further information please consult IATA DGR or
relevant guidance document (see “Limitation” above)
Consignment note
o Collection Address (4): must contain the name and address
of the shipper.
o To (5) or Delivery Address (6): must contain the name and
address of the consignee.
o Dangerous Goods (7): the ‘Yes’ must be ticked

DG option code – The TNT DG Option (HZ or LB ) must be used as
applicable
(not applicable for packages where there are not more then 4 cells or 2 batteries or buttoncells only contained in equipment)

TNT
Requirements

Shipper’s Approval – Approval for the transport of DG through the TNT
Fixed Air Network can only be granted by the TNT Express, Head
Office DG Department after successful completion of certain
procedure.
Country Approval – Dangerous Goods (DG) services are available on
the TNT Fixed Networks (Road or Air) to, from and through limited
number of countries. For more details please consult
DG Approved Country List
Labels
Created by: TNT Dangerous Goods Department
Version: 29 June 2015 (based on 56th/2015 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations)
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