Under the UN Model Regulations, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria and this guidance, to the extent the encased electrochemical unit meets the definition of “cell” herein, it is a “cell”, not a “battery”, regardless of whether the unit is termed a “battery” or a “single cell battery” outside of the UN Model Regulations, the UN Manual of Tests and C...

This document is based on the provisions set out in the 2025-2026 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 66th Edition (2025) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

RU-04: UN 3480 Section IB, II of PI965, UN 3481 Section II of PI966 and PI967, UN 3090 Section IB, II of PI968 and UN 3091, Section II of PI969 and PI970 is accepted for carriage only with a completed and signed “Shipper’s Declaration for Lithium Battery” form.

Always check the full regulations and carrier requirements before shipping. Revision to the lithium battery mark. A telephone number is no longer required on the lithium battery mark. Lithium battery marks with a phone number may continue to be applied until December 31, 2026.

UN3090 - PI968 UN3091 - PI969 UN3091 - PI970 Section PI968 - Section IB PI969 - Section II PI970 - Section II Description Lithium Cells / Batteries loose (bulk) Lithium Cells/Batteries packed with equipment Lithium Cells / Batteries contained in equipment Lithium metal cells / batteries capacity Per cell: ≤ 1g Per battery: ≤ 2g Per cell: ≤ 1g

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) now forbids shipping stand-alone lithium metal batteries, UN3090, and stand-alone lithium-ion batteries, UN3480, classified as Section II shipments via air.

UN3091 - PI 969 Section I FULLY DECLARED DG Section II Not subject to all aspects of the DGR Applicable to: Batteries over 2 grams (g) of Lithium metal Cells over 1 g of Lithium metal Note: The maximum number of batteries allowed in the package is the minimum number required to power the equipment plus two spare batteries.

Substance information for UN 3091 - Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment including lithium alloy batteries based on the Hazardous Materials Table (Title 49 CFR 172.101) to assist in preparing a risk assessment for loading, transporting and storing hazardous materials.

Only trained hazmat employees may ship lithium batteries using this guide. The UN number(s) indicated on the mark should be at least 12 mm high.

Effective 01 April 2022, following were removed from regulations: UN3090 Section II (EBM), and UN3480 Section II (EBI). The information contained within this document applies only to Lufthansa Cargo and serves as a guideline only.