Factory-direct battery warning labels meeting IATA DGR, IMDG, DOT 49CFR, and UN38.3 standards. We supply Class 9 lithium battery labels, UN3481 shipping labels, and printable battery hazard marking solutions for cross-border logistics, FBA warehouses, and freight forwarders.
Lithium batteries fall under Class 9 dangerous goods. Whether you're shipping by air (IATA DGR), sea (IMDG), or ground (DOT/ADR), UN hazard labels must be visible on outer packaging. Get it wrong and you're looking at cargo holds, fines, or having your shipment sent back.
These labels warn handlers about real risks—thermal runaway, fire, explosion. When warehouse staff and cargo crews can see what they're dealing with, they handle packages properly. It matters.
Carriers like USPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon FBA scan these labels to sort packages correctly. Airport security knows which cargo needs special handling. Proper labels mean your shipment moves through checkpoints without delays.
If you manufacture batteries, export electronics, or run a 3PL operation, certified labels aren't just paperwork—they're part of your export license, insurance coverage, and legal protection if something goes wrong.
Different battery types need different labels. Here's what works for lithium-ion, lithium metal, standalone packs, and batteries shipped with equipment.
Description: For shipments containing only lithium-ion cells or battery packs without equipment.
Label Elements: UN3480 text, battery-on-fire pictogram, red hatched border, Class 9 marking.
Size Options: 100×100mm, 120×110mm (IATA standard).
Material: Weather-resistant vinyl or PET, permanent acrylic adhesive.
Use Cases: Battery wholesalers, replacement battery shipments, power bank bulk exports.
MOQ: 1000 pcs | Lead Time: 3-5 days
Description: Most common UN3481 battery label for consumer electronics, power tools, drones, laptops, and devices shipped with built-in or accompanying lithium batteries.
Label Variants:
Compliance Add-ons: Emergency contact field, cargo aircraft only marking (if >100Wh).
Material: UV-resistant PP synthetic paper or vinyl, marine-grade for ocean freight.
Use Cases: Amazon FBA shipments, OEM electronics export, 3PL warehouse labeling.
MOQ: 1000 pcs | Lead Time: 3-5 days
Description: For primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries such as coin cells, button batteries, and specialty industrial batteries.
Regulatory Notes: Stricter quantity limits; often requires cargo-only air transport.
Material: Durable polyester with permanent adhesive.
Use Cases: Medical device batteries, military-grade lithium metal cells, watch battery exports.
MOQ: 1000 pcs | Lead Time: 3-5 days
Description: Required alongside UN battery labels when lithium content exceeds IATA Section II thresholds.
Specifications: 100×100mm diamond, black stripes on white background, "9" at bottom vertex.
Material: Self-adhesive vinyl or paper, scratch-resistant.
Combined Use: Paired with UN3480/UN3481 labels on same package.
MOQ: 1000 pcs | Lead Time: 3-5 days
Need your company info, emergency contacts, or tracking codes on the labels? We handle that.
MOQ: 1,000 pcs (lower for standard formats)
Sampling: 1–2 business days
Bulk Production: 3–7 days depending on customization complexity
Certified Production
Our labels follow IATA DGR, IMDG Code, DOT 49CFR, and UN38.3 specs. Airport cargo security, ocean carriers, and customs know these formats—your shipments get through without questioning.
Fast Sampling
Standard samples ship in 24–48 hours. We know freight deadlines don't wait, so we move quickly on sample requests for time-sensitive exports.
Flexible MOQ
Start at 1000 pieces for standard formats, 2,000–5,000 for custom work. Whether you're testing a new route or running regular export volumes, we scale with you.
Volume Capacity
We produce 500,000+ labels weekly. If you're a freight forwarder or run multi-market battery distribution, we can keep up.
Quality Control
Every batch goes through adhesion testing, print durability checks, and inspection. Labels need to survive the trip—we make sure they do.
Export Experience
We've shipped to 50+ countries and know how customs handles hazmat labels. Regional rules vary—we can guide you through market-specific requirements.
Amazon FBA, Shopify merchants, AliExpress sellers shipping power banks, Bluetooth speakers, electric toothbrushes.
OEM factories exporting laptops, tablets, smartphones, drones, electric tools with built-in lithium batteries.
Replacement battery suppliers, aftermarket battery traders shipping standalone lithium-ion cells.
3PL providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers applying compliant labels to consolidated cargo.
Medical equipment manufacturers, industrial battery producers, military electronics logistics.
Hazardous waste transporters, battery recycling facilities, end-of-life battery collection programs.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most—so your packages don't get stuck at the airport.
For smaller shipments: If your lithium batteries qualify for Limited Quantity (LQ) exemptions (typically under certain watt-hour or lithium content thresholds), you may need limited quantity labels instead of full UN hazard markings—check your battery's watt-hour rating and lithium content.
Yes, if your lithium content goes over Section II limits—typically more than 2g of lithium metal or 100Wh for lithium-ion per battery. Stick the Class 9 diamond right next to your UN label on the same side of the box.
USPS has simplified labels for some domestic US shipments if you're under certain thresholds. But international USPS Priority Mail? You still need the full UN labeling.
Absolutely. Every FBA shipment with lithium batteries needs visible UN labels on the master cartons. Depending on how your batteries are packed, inner boxes might need labels too.
Yes. We follow IATA DGR specifications, and these labels have cleared major international airports without issues.
Yes, we have printable sheets in A4 format that work with standard laser printers. The UN pictograms and borders are pre-printed—you just add your variable info.
PET handles higher temps and saltwater better, so it's the go-to for ocean freight. Vinyl is more flexible and works well on curved surfaces—good for air freight and general shipping.
Depends on your battery capacity. If you exceed Section II limits, both are required. We can put together combination kits if you need them.
Yes, it's a common request. Just give us your 24-hour emergency phone number and we'll work it into the label design.
Standard UN formats start at 1000 pieces. Fully custom designs with your branding, barcodes, or multiple languages run 1,000-5,000 pieces depending on complexity.
Our marine-grade PET and vinyl hold up from -40°C to +100°C, handle UV exposure, and resist saltwater during ocean freight. Shelf life is 2 years if stored properly.
