UN3480 — Lithium ion batteries

Class 9

Quick facts: UN3480

What it is
Lithium ion batteries including lithium ion polymer batteries
Hazard class
9
Packing group
None assigned
Label
Class 9 - Miscellaneous (Lithium battery) · Lithium battery mark
Packaging (49 CFR 173)
Exceptions §173.185 · Non-bulk §173.185
Air limit per package
Passenger aircraft: Forbidden · Cargo aircraft: 35 kg
Special provisions
388, 422, A54, A100

Source: 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table — UN3480 (2025-01-01)

UN Number
UN3480
Hazard Class
9
Packing Group
Not assigned

Hazard Labels / Marks

  • Class 9 - Miscellaneous (Lithium battery)
  • Lithium battery mark

Also searched as

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Note

No packing group is assigned to lithium batteries; consignment is governed by special provisions (e.g. SP 188/348) and watt-hour rating, not PG.

Source: UN Model Regulations Dangerous Goods List · 23rd revised edition (2023)

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