Effective January 1, 2017, UPS and FedEx Express will no longer accept UN 3480 Lithium Batteries tendered as IATA Section II. Section II batteries to be fully regulated as Dangerous Goods Section IB, $30.00 Dangerous Goods Handling Fee will be applied on each air shipment.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) amended regulations in transporting lithium batteries to the 63rd edition (2022). For more information, please visit IATA Website or view the Lithium Battery Guidance Document (pdf)