shipping batteries?

Tracer-san

Tracer-san

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Guys, is it ok to ship batteries through the post office overseas?

Or they fell under some chemical/explosive product restricted under some new act?

I want to receive some Surefire batteries (24) and I don't know if that would get teh sender in trouble or th epackage confiscated.

As always, thanks for the help! :)

NsB
 
Not sure about Argentina. What's the originating country. If it's the U.S.A., it might be tough getting the Lithium cells there, due to import restrictions. The U.S. Post Officer will probably accept them, but the Argentinian Customs Authorities may reject them...

--dan
 
Dan,

I'm just wondering if the USPS would ship them overseas because of their chemical nature...

T\e Argentina Custom Authorities will let them pass with no problems, I'd just have to pay the usual importation tax plus a lil comision for the Argentina Post Company. We can import pretty much what we want (minus explosives and firearms), we just have to pay taxes for it. (50% of the sum of the shipping costs plus declared value)

Thanx :)

NsB
 
I've ordered batteries twice and they came through the USPS with no problem. But this was inside the USA. Hope this helps.

Ryan
 
I have shipped many orders overseas containing flashlights and batteries without a problem.
 
It depends on the type of battery. Dry cells (like your standard flashlight battery) are generally ok. Read the rules carefully to see if your carrier requires notification or special packing. Wet cells (like your car battery) are a no no. You can ship the battery shell in a factory empty condition; but the acid cannot go by air. Usually you pack it up in specially sealed spill proof containers and ship it via truck or sea container.

Look at the battery specification, or contact the manufacturer for specific instructions; and if it is anything unusual, ask them for a written certification that the battery is safe for air travel.

n2s
 
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