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(c)(5)(i)

For (c)(5)(i), applies to is packages prepared in accordance with the size limits in paragraph (c)(1); threshold is 2.5 kg lithium metal cells or batteries, or 10 kg lithium ion cells or batteries; requirement is A package containing no more than 2.5 kg lithium metal cells or batteries, or 10 kg lithium ion cells or batteries, is not subject to the UN performance packaging requirements in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, when the package displays both the lithium battery mark in paragraph (c)(3)(i) and the Class 9 Lithium Battery label specified in § 172.447 of this subchapter, recorded from its source on 2026-08-03.

Provision
(c)(5)(i) unconfirmed
Applies to
packages prepared in accordance with the size limits in paragraph (c)(1)
Threshold
2.5 kg lithium metal cells or batteries, or 10 kg lithium ion cells or batteries
Requirement
A package containing no more than 2.5 kg lithium metal cells or batteries, or 10 kg lithium ion cells or batteries, is not subject to the UN performance packaging requirements in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, when the package displays both the lithium battery mark in paragraph (c)(3)(i) and the Class 9 Lithium Battery label specified in § 172.447 of this subchapter.
Sourceecfr.gov
Verified2026-08-03
Review by2027-01-30
DatasetLithium battery shipping limits (49 CFR 173.185)

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What the source says

A package prepared in accordance with the size limits in paragraph (c)(1) is subject to all applicable requirements of this subchapter, except that a package containing no more than 2.5 kg lithium metal cells or batteries, or 10 kg lithium ion cells or batteries, is not subject to the UN performance packaging requirements in <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-173.185#p-173.185(b)(3)(ii)> paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, when the package displays both the lithium battery mark in paragraph (c)(3)(i) and the Class 9 Lithium Battery label specified in <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-172.447> § 172.447 of this subchapter . This paragraph does not apply to batteries or cells packed with, or contained in, equipment.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-03

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