"How to export lithium batteries "safe"
Lithium batteries have high energy density, high voltage and other advantages, widely used in hydro, thermal, wind and solar power stations and other energy storage power systems, as well as power tools, electric bicycles, electric motorbikes, electric vehicles, military equipment, aerospace and other fields. Lithium batteries are of great significance in promoting the green transformation of energy and achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality. China is a large producer and exporter of lithium batteries, and the export volume has increased significantly in recent years. However, lithium battery belongs to dangerous goods, and fire, smoke and explosion may occur during transport, and its transport safety must be taken seriously. How to make lithium batteries to meet the requirements of international norms at the same time, to achieve a more "safe" export, follow us to understand the requirements of lithium battery exports.
Lithium batteries are classified as follows
Classification of lithium battery:
Conventional lithium batteries are mainly of three types, including lithium metal batteries, lithium-ion batteries, batteries containing both lithium metal cells and lithium-ion cells. The classification of lithium battery transport classification system in UN Model Regulations on the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) is as follows:
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Declaration requirements:
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At the time of export, it should meet the requirements of UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG), International Maritime Organisation (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID), Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), International Civil Aviation Organisation Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR), UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations Model Tests and Criteria Manual" and other relevant international hazardous regulations.
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At present, the export of lithium battery products do not need to implement the export commodity inspection, but lithium battery products are dangerous goods, according to "Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People's Republic of China," Article 17? , "People's Republic of China Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law Enforcement Regulations" Article 29, the export of lithium battery manufacturers, should apply to the Customs and Excise Department for identification of the use of packaging containers of dangerous goods, the use of unidentified or unqualified by the identification of the packaging containers of dangerous goods are not allowed to export. Application materials include:
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01 "Packaging Inspection of Entry-Exit Goods Application Form" (original)
02 "entry-exit goods packaging performance test results" (original)
03 "production enterprises factory inspection of qualified records or product compliance statement" (original)
04 "export of dangerous goods hazardous characteristics of classification and identification report" (original)
05 "Export Dangerous Goods Sales Contract" (copy)
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Customs on-site handling process:
Customs inspection after passing the issue of "outbound dangerous goods transport packaging use identification results", the enterprise to get this list can be applied to the dangerous goods transport department for dangerous goods transport space.
The company can apply to the dangerous goods transport department for the dangerous goods transport space after getting this list.
Warm tips
As there are many types of lithium batteries, enterprises should clarify the dangerous category, UN number and packaging category before export. Use the dangerous goods packaging with "the result sheet of packing performance inspection of imported and exported goods" to pack them, and apply to the Customs for the use of identification after passing the self-inspection.
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Lithium battery packaging requirements:
According to the "Model Regulations on the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" (TDG), lithium batteries mainly have the following packaging requirements for transport:
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1. Unless installed in equipment (e.g. installed in mobile phones, cameras, walkie-talkies, laptops, etc.), batteries and primary batteries must be packed separately to prevent short-circuiting and packed in a strong outer package.
The battery must be packed separately to prevent short-circuiting and in a sturdy outer package.
2. Unless installed in equipment, the package shall be able to withstand a drop test of 1.2m in any orientation without damaging the battery or primary battery inside the package and without changing the position of the batteries therein so that the batteries are in contact with each other (or the primary battery is in contact with the primary battery), and there is no leakage of the batteries from the package.
The battery or meta-cell in the package is not damaged and is not repositioned in such a way that the batteries are in contact with each other (or the primary battery with the primary battery) and no battery leaks from the package.
3. In addition to meet the exemption conditions, lithium batteries as dangerous goods, the transport shall be used in accordance with the requirements of Class II dangerous goods packaging.
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4. The package needs to be posted on the prescribed lithium battery labels and markings, lithium-ion battery shell needs to be marked Wh value.
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5. The battery should have an anti-short circuit device, as well as measures to prevent accidental startup, and the product should be fixed in the package so that the battery does not move and cause a short circuit.
The product should be fixed in the package to avoid short circuit caused by the movement of the battery.
Conclusion
As lithium battery exports involve more policies and regulations and technical requirements for packaging of goods, enterprises can consult the relevant departments of the Customs in advance to understand the regulations and standards, declaration process, packaging requirements. Customs will guide enterprises to handle the export business of dangerous goods, improve the efficiency of customs clearance, and help more high-quality, China-made new energy products export."
