Transportation Stipulations

Damaged, defective, and recalled batteries must only be transported by highway, rail, or vessel; air transport is prohibited. Cells and batteries that are liable to rapidly disassemble, dangerously react, produce a flame or a dangerous heat, emit dangerous toxic substance, or give off corrosive or flammable vapors or gasses under normal conditions of transport are prohibited from transport. Additionally, the batteries must meet all of the following packaging requirements:

• Each cell or battery must be placed in individual, non-metallic inner packaging that completely encloses the cell or battery.
• The inner packaging must be surrounded by cushioning material that is non-combustible, non-conductive, and absorbent.
• Each inner packaging must be individually placed in the following packaging: metal, wooden, or solid plastic box; metal, plywood, or plastic drum.
• Single batteries or single batteries contained in equipment must be packaged in large, rigid packagings of metal, rigid plastic, or plywood.
• Outer packages must be marked with an indication that the package contains a "Damaged or defective lithium ion battery" or a "Damaged or defective lithium metal battery," as appropriate. The marking must be in characters that are at least 12 millimeters (0.47 inches) high.

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