| name | lithium-battery-shipping-un3480-un3481 |
| description | Use when handling lithium batteries (UN3480/3481 ion, UN3090/3091 metal). Four UN numbers, state-of-charge rules, packaging, recent regulation changes.
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Lithium Battery Shipping Un3480 Un3481
Lithium batteries are Class 9. Most common Class 9 freight today.
Four UN numbers
- UN3480 Lithium ion (standalone)
- UN3481 Lithium ion packed with or in equipment
- UN3090 Lithium metal (standalone)
- UN3091 Lithium metal packed with or in equipment
State of charge
2019+ rule: lithium ion shipped at ≤30% SoC.
Packaging
UN-rated. Terminals protected from short. Anti-vibration. DDR (damaged/defective) cannot ship by air.
Marking
Lithium battery mark (red border, ID# in middle). Class 9 placard for bulk.
Recent changes
2024+ requires UN 38.3 test certification documentation.
Where this fits in X3 Compass
Applied in the X3 Compass Hazmat Center add-on.