China-Are lithium batteries that are not subject to other restrictions specified in the "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" considered dangerous goods?

Specific Q: Hello, because lithium batteries come in different sizes, from small button cell batteries used in electronic watches and remote controls to large battery packs used in electric vehicles. These are often collectively referred to as lithium batteries and are considered dangerous goods. Therefore, I would like to inquire: According to the national standard "Classification and code of dangerous goods" GB 6944-2012, the classification of dangerous goods is consistent with the "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods". Additionally, the industry standard SN/T 2502-2010 of the People's Republic of China on the inspection and quarantine, "Rules of the inspection of the transport packages of import and export dangerous goods-Secondary cells and batteries", provides criteria that state when lithium batteries meet certain requirements, they are not subject to other restrictions specified in the "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods". In this case, if lithium batteries that are not subject to other restrictions specified in the "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" should not be considered dangerous goods? My company needs to import and export lithium batteries through the Frriendship Port. Can we do so based on the above requirements?

A: Hello, according to the United Nations "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" and other regulations, lithium batteries may fall under Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods (miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including substances harmful to the environment), with United Nations numbers such as UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, and UN3481. Generally, when declaring lithium batteries for import and export, in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations "United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" it is necessary to determine whether dangerous goods packaging is required based on the capacity of the lithium battery, provide UN38.3 testing, and issue a dangerous goods transportation conditions appraisal certificate. After on-site inspection confirms compliance, the goods can be managed as ordinary goods. The Frriendship Port is not a port designated for dangerous goods and does not have the qualifications for supervising the import and export of dangerous goods. After meeting the above conditions, lithium batteries can be declared at the Frriendship customs of the people's Republic of China under non-restricted goods management.

Attachments

1. United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods The First Volume
2. United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods The Second Volume
3. Classification and code of dangerous goods(GB 6944-2012)
4. Rules of the inspection of the transport packages of import and export dangerous goods-Secondary cells and batteries(SN/T 2502-2010)

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