# (c)(3)(i) — Lithium battery shipping limits (49 CFR 173.185)

For (c)(3)(i), applies to is lithium battery mark; requirement is The package must display the lithium battery mark, recorded from its source on 2026-08-03.

- **Provision:** (c)(3)(i) _(unconfirmed — we could not tie this to the quote below)_
- **Applies to:** lithium battery mark _(unconfirmed — we could not tie this to the quote below)_
- **Requirement:** The package must display the lithium battery mark. _(unconfirmed — we could not tie this to the quote below)_

## What the source says

> The number of cells or batteries in each package is limited to the minimum number required to power the piece of equipment, plus two spare sets, and the total net quantity (mass) of the lithium cells or batteries in the completed package must not exceed 5 kg.

## Source

- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-173.185

Last verified: 2026-08-03. Review by: 2027-01-30.
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