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Lithium Battery Interactive Decision Tree

Step-by-step decision tree per IATA DGR 67th Ed Section 5 (PI 965-970) for determining the correct UN number, PI, and Section for lithium batteries. Enter battery type, status, energy rating, cell count, weight, and SoC (State of Charge) to find the appropriate packing instruction.

2026 Requirement: For lithium ion batteries, the State of Charge (SoC) must not exceed 30%. This rule is effective from 1 January 2026 for all air transport. Shipments with SoC above 30% will be rejected.

Step 1
Battery Type