What are the Shipping Declaration requirements for UN3480 P.I.965 Lithium Ion Batteries under Section IB?

What are the Shipping Declaration requirements for UN3480 P.I.965 Lithium Ion Batteries under Section IB?

• A. Shipper's Declaration required in net weight KG only
• B. IB on Shipper's Declaration after packing Instruction only
• C. Shipper's Declaration required in net weight KG; IB on Shipper's Declaration after packing Instruction
• D. No Shipping Declaration is required for Section IB shipments

Answer: (C)

For air shipments of UN3480 lithium ion batteries under Packing Instruction 965 Section IB, you must have a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and you must record the net weight of the batteries in kilograms on that declaration. In addition, the Shipper’s Declaration should carry the “IB” identifier after the packing instruction to show that the shipment is being declared under Section IB. This combination ensures the airline and authorities have the exact hazard, quantity, and packaging conditions to handle the shipment safely and in compliance with the specified section. Omitting either the net weight on the declaration or the IB marking would not meet the required documentation, and skipping the declaration entirely would also be noncompliant for this category.

For air shipments of UN3480 lithium ion batteries under Packing Instruction 965 Section IB, you must have a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and you must record the net weight of the batteries in kilograms on that declaration. In addition, the Shipper’s Declaration should carry the “IB” identifier after the packing instruction to show that the shipment is being declared under Section IB. This combination ensures the airline and authorities have the exact hazard, quantity, and packaging conditions to handle the shipment safely and in compliance with the specified section. Omitting either the net weight on the declaration or the IB marking would not meet the required documentation, and skipping the declaration entirely would also be noncompliant for this category.