Postal Service Final Rule on the Outbound Mailing of Lithium Batteries
The Postal Service has issued a final rule, effective October 3, 2011, that will add a new section 135.6 to 39 CFR Part 20 to revise its International Mail Manual (IMM) to incorporate new maximum limits for the outbound mailing of lithium batteries. Written comments are due by September 26, 2011.
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Among other things, the new section states that only lithium batteries under 62 and 63 that are properly installed in the equipment they operate may be sent internationally. Lithium batteries packed with equipment and lithium batteries sent separately from equipment are prohibited. In addition, damaged or recalled batteries are prohibited and may not be mailed internationally under any circumstances.