Is a dangerous goods surcharge required for UN3091 P.I. 970 Lithium Metal Batteries under Section I?

Is a dangerous goods surcharge required for UN3091 P.I. 970 Lithium Metal Batteries under Section I?

• A. Yes, a dangerous goods surcharge
• B. No surcharge is required
• C. It depends on the carrier
• D. Only for international shipments

Answer: (A)

Lithium metal batteries with UN3091 and Packing Instruction 970 are classified as dangerous goods. When a shipment falls under Section I, the carrier must comply with dangerous goods regulations, which adds processing, documentation, and handling requirements. To cover these added costs and effort, carriers assess a dangerous goods surcharge on any shipment containing such items. That’s why this scenario requires the surcharge—the rule applies regardless of carrier or whether the shipment is domestic or international. The other options aren’t correct because the DG classification means a surcharge is standard, not dependent on the carrier, and it isn’t limited to international shipments.

Lithium metal batteries with UN3091 and Packing Instruction 970 are classified as dangerous goods. When a shipment falls under Section I, the carrier must comply with dangerous goods regulations, which adds processing, documentation, and handling requirements. To cover these added costs and effort, carriers assess a dangerous goods surcharge on any shipment containing such items. That’s why this scenario requires the surcharge—the rule applies regardless of carrier or whether the shipment is domestic or international. The other options aren’t correct because the DG classification means a surcharge is standard, not dependent on the carrier, and it isn’t limited to international shipments.