What international certifications must battery exports meet?

In accordance with the latest international trade standards of 2025, professional agent export batteries must ensure the following core certification:

• UN38.3 test reportAll lithium-ion batteries must pass 8 safety tests including drop and crush tests.
• MSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheet: Must include 16 technical parameters such as battery composition, emergency handling measures, etc.
• Certification of target market access:
  • EU CE Certification (including RoHS 2.0 Directive)
  • US UL2054/UL1642 standards
  • Japan PSE round mark certification

We helped someone.New EnergyThe enterprise3 completed the Korean KC certification within a week, making its battery products15 days in advance into the Zhejiang Island energy storage market.

What are the special regulatory requirements for international transport?

Battery product transportation must strictly comply with IATA DGR 65th Edition regulations:

• The maritime regulations:
  • UN3480/UN3481 dangerous goods declaration
  • Fire-resistant short circuit packaging (required through1.2 meter fall test)
• Air Transport Restrictions:
  • Lithium metal batteries prohibit passenger aircraft transportation
  • The charge power must not exceed30%

The newly implemented GlobalLithium batteryThe Transportation Whitelist system requires exporters to file transportation records 6 months in advance.

How to optimize export cost structure?

The value of professional agency services is reflected in three dimensions of cost optimization:

• Control of logistics costs:
  • Exclusive Dangerous Goods Shipping Space Reservation (15-20% lower than spot booking prices)
  • Charge Delivery Benefits of Maritime Alliance
• The Tariff Planning Program:
  • Using the RCEP agreement to reduce the tariff on lithium batteries from8% to5%
  • Central European Ferry Transport Savings30% Time Cost

We designed a "sea-rail intermodal transport + bonded warehousing" solution for an electric tool manufacturer, reducing their annual logistics costs by 18%.

IV.2025 What are the new changes in battery exports?

• The new EU battery passport system (2025.7) requires disclosure of carbon footprint data
• U.S. CPSC update lithium battery safety standard (16 CFR 1263)
• China Customs has activated the HS code division:
  • 85487000 (Lithium-ion battery) is divided into5
  • Additional energy storage system specific coding

V. Common misrepresentation of agency services

• Misconception 1Ordinary goods can handle battery transportation

  It is necessary to hold the Dangerous Goods Transportation Qualification and the Lithium Battery Operation Certificate.

• Misconception 2Certification can be subsequently supplemented

  Starting from 2025, multiple countries will implement the "Pre-Certification Inspection" system for customs.

• Misconception 3Low price agent = high price ratio

  Professional agency services should include: compliance consultation, emergency handling, legal tracing, and 12 other value-added services.

How to choose a professional agent?

Recommended assessment agencies from three dimensions:

• Industry ExperienceOperated at least200 batch of battery class goods
• Service networksCompliance offices in the target market
• Technical capacityEquipped with UN Packaging Certification Engineer, AEO Certification Commissioner

A listed battery company, through our global compliance database, has successfully circumvented the risk of Brazil’s INMETRO certification change and avoided $0,000 worth of cargo stalling ports.