Batteries Installed in Equipment: What to Declare for China-to-US Freight
Quick answer: A battery installed in equipment is a different configuration from a loose battery; document how the product is packed and powered.
Start with the shipment facts
List battery chemistry, watt-hours, number of batteries and whether they are installed or packed separately. Send a photo of the label and the manufacturer's transport test information.
Compare an accepted route, not a headline rate
Ask the forwarder to confirm whether the airline or ocean carrier accepts the configuration and which marking/documentation instructions apply. PHMSA's guide provides separate shipping paths by configuration.
Information to send for a useful review
- Equipment model, battery specification, installed/packed status, battery count, cartons and dimensions, gross weight, SDS if relevant, route and ready date.
Common question
Can I ship spare batteries inside the equipment box?
Disclose them separately and obtain carrier approval; packed-with-equipment rules may differ from batteries installed in equipment.
Request a shipment review
Send the product, packed dimensions, gross weight, origin, destination and cargo-ready date. For sensitive goods, include the product documents and photos so we can check a suitable route and pricing scope. Final rates, schedules and acceptance depend on the exact shipment and carrier.
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