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You may find information in our website (see below), but for Section II of PI 967 and PI 970, when the shipment is two packages or less, and contains no more than 4 cells or 2 batteries per package, the lithium battery mark is not necessary.

In the example given which we feel is a rare case, the package with 10 devices (or 10 cells) require the lithium battery mark, and the second package with 2 devices (or 2 cells) do not require the mark. For commercial export shipments, the normal industry practice is uniform packaging for multiple package shipments. Multiple packages with differing contents is an isolated case. Shippers may place lithium battery mark on the second package to avoid confusion. Carriers would not reject the second package for incorrect marking. After all, lithium cells are inside the package and there is no harm if the package is marked with the lithium battery mark. As a rule, the mark is not needed. But being practical in order to avoid unnecessary confusion and interrogation, there is no harm in placing the mark for this rare case brought to attention. The best method, however is to abide by the rules, and clearly explain that the second package contains 2 cells only and therefore the mark is not needed.

Please note that when the Lithium Battery Mark is applied, the AWB must carry the words: “Lithium (ion/metal) batteries in compliance with Section II of PI (967/970)”.

Note: Additional reference is obtainable on our website. Click “Topics” and open the second title “2020 Version of Lithium Battery Guidance Document (Dec. 12, 2021)”. Go to Page 13 and refer to ”F. When is a lithium battery mark not required on the package.”