1.9 Transport Mode specific requirements 1.9.1 49 CFR 173.6 – Materials of Trade Note: this exemption does not apply to IMDG Code and IATA DRG. This exemption is granted to loads not exceeding the amount specified in section 49 CFR 173.6. e 1.9.2 IATA - Restrictions in checked baggage and carry-on baggage Spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placement in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch and carried in carry-on baggage only. Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries; however, the operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 spare batteries. In addition, lithium batteries are subject to the following conditions: a) each installed or spare battery must not exceed: • for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium content of not more than 2 g; or • for lithium ion batteries, a watt-hour rating of not more than 100 Wh. b) batteries and cells must be of a type that meets the requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3; c) each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED (portable electronic devices) containing lithium batteries; however, the operator may approve the carriage of more than 15 PED; d) articles containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, the primary purpose of which is to provide power to another device, e.g. power banks, are permitted in carry-on baggage only. These articles must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placement in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch; e) electronic cigarettes lighters powered by lithium batteries are permitted in carry-on baggage only and the following conditions must also be met: i. only lighters with a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation are permitted on one’s person; 34 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org Forbidden baggage with installed lithium batteries non-removable, exceeding 0,3 g of lithium metal or 2,7 Wh Goods Acceptable without the Operator's Approval Portable Electronic Devices (PED) (Including Medical Devices) Containing Batteries Battery-powered electronic device means the equipment or apparatus for which the batteries will provide electrical power for its operation. These devices (PED), which may include medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets containing batteries when carried by passengers or crew for personal use, which should be carried in carry-on baggage. If devices are carried in checked baggage: (a) measures must be taken to protect the device from damage and to prevent unintentional activation; (b) the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode), unless the device contains only lithium batteries not exceeding: - for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3 g per device; or - for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh per device. Electronic cigarettes including e-cigars and other personal vaporisers containing batteries must be in carry-on baggage only.
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