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Our country is a major exporter of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, and they are becoming increasingly popular in **aerospace applications as well. Regardless of whether the testing agency classifies lithium-ion batteries as ordinary goods or hazardous materials, the shipping companies at Shanghai Port always handle them as hazardous materials. When handling it as a hazardous material, there is a problem: the goods need to be declared as hazardous. When filing a hazard declaration, there is a key document involved—the Hazardous Goods Permit. HS code for lithium-ion batteries: 8507600090. Reference for declaration details: 1|1|Used to power electric bicycles|Lithium hexafluorophosphate|No brand|No specific form; no regulatory requirements apply. Therefore, no additional documents are required for export. Lithium-ion batteries are transported at the Shanghai Port as category 9 hazardous goods, with the common UN numbers being 3480 and 3481. These two UN numbers can be used regardless of whether the shipment is in LCL or FCL form, with no restrictions. It should be noted, however, that some shipping companies do not accept lithium battery products. For example, HMM Shipping Company does not accept such shipments; KMTC has complex requirements, while SITC demands that the goods be transported in refrigerated containers. The requirements vary from one shipping company to another. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right shipping company when booking a shipment. The export documentation for lithium batteries from the Shanghai Port is as follows: Booking documents: power of attorney, English version of MSDS, and hazardous goods certification. Customs declaration documents: customs declaration form, customs declaration authorization letter, packing list, FP, and declaration details. Note that people often ask whether UN38.3 is required for battery exports. UN38.3 relates to various tests for batteries; some shipping companies may require it when booking shipments, and some consignees at the destination port may need it for customs clearance – it depends on the specific circumstances. The above is only a brief overview of the export of lithium-ion batteries; there are also some less common types of lithium battery products that have not been listed here. If you need to import or export batteries or products containing batteries, feel free to reach out at any time. This article was originally written by Wang Xiaowang from KFC Shanghai; any reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited!