Parcel delivery to Great Britain: Goods + substances prohibited from transport
Dear partners,
Recently we´ve registered an increased number of parcels containing prohibited amounts of batteries. Therefore, we hereby kindly remind you what goods are prohibited from transport.
Goods prohibited from transport:
- Batteries classified as dangerous goods and certain used batteries (including wet spillable lead acid / lead alkaline batteries [such as car batteries], used alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride [NiMH], nickel cadmium [NiCd], zinc-air batteries, solo lithium batteries, power banks, and damaged batteries of any type)
- New and/or used lithium batteries when not shipped with / connected to an electronic device, including power banks
- Sealed lead acid batteries, absorbed glass mat, and gel cell batteries
- Electronic devices shipped with lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc.) where the battery is NOT connected to the device
- Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas (including used butane-, petrol cigar-, and cigarette lighters)
- Cells or batteries that are defective or damaged
Similar goods accepted for transport:
- Batteries: new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), zinc-air and zinc chloride
Packaging guidelines: Batteries must be new and shipped unopened in original retail packaging. Wrap in cushioning material such as bubble wrap. - Electronic devices shipped with lithium batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc.) where the battery IS connected to the device
- Each parcel must contain no more than 4 cells or 2 batteries installed in a device
- For lithium ion/polymer batteries, the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 20Wh per cell or 100Wh per battery
- For lithium metal/alloy batteries, the lithium content must NOT be more than 1g per cell or 2g per battery. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per parcel
- Each cell and battery MUST be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3
- The equipment containing cells or batteries MUST be packed in strong rigid packaging and MUST be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation
⚠️ Not sure if your products can be transported?
For questions about countries where customs declaration IS required, reach out to customs@packeta.com.
For questions about countries where customs declaration IS NOT required, fill out ourcontact form or contact your sales representative.
Thank you for understanding.