49 CFR 173.185(c)(4)(i) — lithium cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment — lithium battery shipping limit
For 49 CFR 173.185(c)(4)(i), applies to is lithium cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment; threshold is 5 kg; requirement is The total net quantity (mass) of the lithium cells or batteries in the completed package must not exceed 5 kg, recorded from its source on 2026-08-03; source re-checked 2026-09-15.
- Provision
- (c)(4)(i)
- Applies to
- lithium cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment
- Threshold
- 5 kg verified
- Requirement
- The total net quantity (mass) of the lithium cells or batteries in the completed package must not exceed 5 kg. verified
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.
— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-03
Source
- ecfr.govhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-173.185