China to UK UN3481 Battery in Equipment Air Freight IATA DGR PI 967 with Customs Support

China to UK UN3481 Battery in Equipment Air Freight (IATA DGR PI 967)

Devices with lithium-ion batteries installed - e-bikes, power tools, medical equipment and electronics - ship as UN3481. Our air freight service moves this cargo from China to the UK under IATA DGR packing instruction PI 967, with customs support for battery-powered product imports.

Air Freight for Equipment with Batteries

• Correct classification: UN3481 batteries contained in equipment
• PI 967 compliance for installed batteries; PI 966 for batteries packed with equipment
• State of charge limited to 30% or less for air transport
• Equipment protected against accidental activation during transit
• IATA DGR shipper's declaration and UN38.3 documentation prepared
• 2-3 weekly flight options from China to UK airports
• UK customs support including commodity code advice for battery devices

Equipment Shipping Checklist

• Battery watt-hour rating within IATA limits for the device class
• Robust outer packaging protecting the equipment and battery
• Lithium battery mark on packages where required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between PI 966 and PI 967?
A: PI 967 covers batteries contained inside equipment (installed); PI 966 covers batteries packed with equipment but not installed. We apply the correct instruction to your shipment.

Q: Can e-bikes with installed batteries go by air?
A: Yes, when the battery is within airline watt-hour limits and the shipment complies with PI 967. Many e-bike batteries exceed limits, in which case we recommend sea freight instead.

Contact us with your device type, battery specification and target delivery date for a PI 967 air freight quotation.