Import Guide
Batteries have special transport and environmental regulations. Learn the requirements for importing lithium, lead-acid, and other batteries.
Identify battery type (lithium, lead, NiMH) and applicable transport regulations.
Lithium batteries require UN 38.3 test certification.
Classify by chemistry (Li-ion, lead-acid), capacity, and use.
Batteries are class 9 dangerous goods. Require special packaging and labeling.
Present SDS and safety certifications at customs.
Pay duties and taxes. Lithium batteries may require special inspection.
Tariffs: lithium-ion batteries 5-10%, lead-acid batteries 10%. Under USMCA: 0% for most batteries from U.S./Canada.
Lithium batteries have strict air transport restrictions
UN 38.3 certificate is mandatory for lithium batteries
Used lead batteries have environmental restrictions
Classify correctly: chemistry determines the tariff code