What is Lithium Battery Transportation Certification?

• Documents required for transportation

UN38.3 Test Report/ Test Summary, 1.2m Drop Test Report (If applicable), Certificate of Transportation, MSDS (If applicable), 3m Stacking Test Report (If applicable)

Importance of Lithium Battery Transportation Certification for Battery Manufacturers

• Ensure battery safety & compliance
• Ensure normal transportation for export
• Accelerate product launch

Key Standards for Lithium Battery Transportation Certification

• Test of UN38.3

Test standard: Section 38.3 of part 3 of Manual of Tests and Criteria

Test items:

38.3.4.1  Test 1: Altitude Simulation

38.3.4.2  Test 2: Thermal Test

38.3.4.3  Test 3: Vibration

38.3.4.4  Test 4: Shock

38.3.4.5  Test 5: External Short Circuit

38.3.4.6  Test 6: Impact/Crush

38.3.4.7  Test 7: Overcharge

38.3.4.8  Test 8: Forced Discharge  

• 2m Drop Test(If applicable)

Test standard：Special provision 188 of Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulations issued by United Nations 

Range of application: Cell and battery except for those assembled in the products

• 3m Stacking Test Report (If applicable)

Test standard: Clause 6.1.5.6 of Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulations issued by United Nations 

  Range of application: Cells and batteries shipped solely through AIR

Why Choose MCM

• MCM is a platform that provides UN38.3 test reports and certificates, which are domestically and internationally recognized by airline companies such as, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, shipping companies, Shanghai cargo stations, South China Airports, northern airports and more.
• Mr. Mark Miao, the founder of MCM, was one of the first technical experts to participate in the formulation of the lithium battery transportation plan of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. He has rich and unique experience and continues to transport outstanding talents for the industry.
• With 16 years experience, MCM has helped customers worldwide obtain more than 80,000 UN38.3 reports and transportation certificates.

FAQ

• Q: What are the terms of air transport? Which agency issued it?

A: The Dangerous Goods regulations (DGR) are issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

• Q: Does the air transportation certificate need to be updated every year?

A: Yes; The report expires after December 31 of each year and needs to be updated annually

• Q: un38.3 How long is the report valid?

A: Regulations and products are effective without updating.

• Q: UN38.3 How to choose impact and extrusion in battery T6?

A: Selected according to the standard:

Impact: Suitable for cylindrical cells with a diameter greater than or equal to 18mm

Extrusion: Suitable for prismatic cells, bag cells, coin/button cells and cylindrical cells with a diameter of 18mm or less.

• Q: The difference between SDS and MSDS?

A:MSDS stands for SDS, but the name is different.

• Q: Can MSDS/SDS be made by the manufacturer?

A: Whether MSDS/SDS production can be done by itself depends on the requirements of the authorized party. MSDS/SDS in the field of chemicals can be done by the manufacturer, but when shipping, many shipping companies do not recognize the manufacturer's own report.