Power Bank Transportation Compliance UN 38.3 Report

With the vigorous development of cross-border e-commerce and global logistics, power banks, as daily essential electronic products, have made their international transportation a professional issue that numerous sellers, brands and logistics practitioners must address. A compliant and complete transportation report is not only a "passport" for smooth customs clearance, but also the cornerstone of ensuring transportation safety and avoiding legal risks. This article will systematically sort out the composition, validity period, application process and budget of power bank transportation reports for you, helping you complete compliance preparations clearly and efficiently.

What Does a Complete Transportation Report Include?

A standard transportation report usually consists of the following components:

(1) MSDS Report (Material Safety Data Sheet): 1 copy

(2) UN 38.3 Report: 1 copy

(3) Stacking Test Report: 1 copy

(4) Test Summary: 1 copy

(5) Identification Certificate: Apply as needed based on transportation mode, including:

①　Air Transport Identification Certificate

②　Sea Transport Identification Certificate

③　Land Transport Identification Certificate (divided into domestic and international; note the distinction between highway and railway)

What Is the Validity Period of the Reports?

This is key information, divided into long-term and short-term validity:

Long-term Validity (unless product design changes or major standard updates occur):

①　UN 38.3 Report

②　1.2-meter Drop Test Report

③　Stacking Test Report

Annual Update RequiRED:

①　Various Transport Identification Certificates (air/sea/land)

②　MSDS Report

What to Prepare for Application? (Taking DGM Application as an Example)

Mainly, two core authorization documents need to be filled out, along with the provision of product information:

①　Transportation Hazard Identification Power of Attorney - Additional Information for Lithium or Sodium Batteries: Fill in product name, total number of batteries in packaging, total net weight and gross weight.

②　Transportation Hazard Identification Power of Attorney: Tick the required testing items (air transport, sea transport, land transport), and fill in detailed information such as manufacturers of battery cells and power banks, Chinese and English names, models, unit weight and packaging quantity.

What Is the Budget and Cycle?

(1) Sample Quantity: Generally 30 battery cells + 16 finished power banks.

(2) Certification Cycle: Approximately 4 weeks.

(3) Cost Reference:

a. ConsULt the customer service of Global Testing for confirmation of specific requirements.

b. Match different solutions according to different needs.

c. Help you save costs to the greatest extent.

(4) Important Reminder: If power banks use battery cells from different manufacturers, a separate set of reports is required for each manufacturer's cells, and the cost will increase accordingly.

Key Reminders

1. No Cross-use of Reports: Reports corresponding to battery cells from different manufacturers or of different models are not interchangeable.

2. Advance Planning: Due to the long cycle and large sample demand, preparation should be made in advance.

3. Confirm Requirements: Apply for corresponding identification certificates according to the actual transportation mode (air, sea, land) to avoid unnecessary expenses.

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