Most first-time buyers are surprised by one thing: a power station is not shipped like a normal product. It is a class 9 dangerous good, it will not fly, and it needs paperwork that follows the goods from the factory to your warehouse. Here is the whole picture, so your first order does not sit at a port.
| UN38.3 test summary | Proof the cell and pack design passed the eight UN transport tests. Required by every carrier and forwarder. Issued per cell and pack type. |
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| MSDS / SDS | The 16-section safety data sheet filed with the dangerous goods booking. |
| Transport identification report | Confirms the UN number, packing instruction and state-of-charge limit for the shipment. |
| Dangerous goods declaration | Completed by the shipper for sea freight, class 9. |
| Certificate of origin | Sometimes requested for duty purposes; we issue it on request. |
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Model, quantity, unit price, gross weight per carton, HS code. |
UN3480 class 9 dangerous goods, FCL or LCL from Shenzhen or Ningbo. Cheapest per kilogram, accepts any capacity, 15–40 days depending on the destination port. Every unit ships at or below 30% state of charge.
Cargo aircraft only, preparation and documentation far stricter, and not permitted at all for standalone lithium batteries above 100 Wh. Use it for samples and small units below 100 Wh, not for a container of 2560 Wh stations.
If your market needs stock fast, split the order: a small air shipment of sample or hero units below 100 Wh to validate the range, plus the main volume by sea.
The watt-hour rating and battery chemistry must be marked on the product. The carton carries the class 9 lithium battery label, the lithium battery handling label and the telephone number for additional information. For Europe the CE mark and the separate WEEE symbol go on the product or its packaging as the directive requires. We print all of this in your layout.
| European Union | CE (LVD + EMC), RoHS, REACH, EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, WEEE registration, plus IEC 62619 for larger stations. |
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| United Kingdom | UKCA or accepted CE marking, UK WEEE and battery producer obligations. |
| United States | UL 2743 for portable power supplies, FCC Part 15B, and state-level battery or e-waste rules depending on where you sell. |
| Canada | CSA or cUL listing expectations, ICES-003 for EMC. |
| Australia / NZ | AS/NZS electrical safety expectations, RCM marking and battery stewardship reporting. |
| Japan | PSE for the mains adapter, plus METI battery reporting requirements. |
| Korea | KC safety certification and KC EMC. |
| Middle East / Africa | Usually CE-based acceptance with country-specific registration for larger imports; confirm per market. |
This is a practical summary, not legal advice. Confirm the final list with your customs broker or compliance consultant before the first shipment.
UN38.3, MSDS and identification reports are already prepared for the models in this range and are issued with your quotation.
Samples in 5–7 days. Mass production is scheduled after approval — battery supply is the main variable on large runs.
Class 9 surcharges, the state-of-charge handling and port regulations move the price more than distance does. Book early around peak season.
