Canada post lithium batteries

Can I ship a lithium battery to Canada?

Please note, lithium batteries can only be shipped within Canada and to the U.S.A. Lithium batteries can still be received in Canada from international destinations. View the full list of prohibited items. What’s the difference between a prohibited and a controlled item? Seriously, I can ship that?

How does Transport Canada handle lithium batteries?

Transport Canada regulates the safe handling, offering for transport, transporting and importing of lithium batteries by specifying classification, documentation, labelling, packaging and training requirements. All designs and types of lithium batteries must meet the requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria to be shipped safely.

Can a lithium battery be deposited at a post office?

When deposited at a post office, these items are only acceptable by ground service. UNINSTALLED lithium (ion and metal) batteries shipped on their own are acceptable by ground service only and require a lithium handling label and lithium battery document. They may be deposited at any type of deposit location or by using pickup.

Can a lithium battery be shipped in a device?

lithium batteries can only be shipped within Canada and to the U.S.A. : source Do you know... When it says the battery can be shipped IN the device (but it's more complicated/restricted when not shipped in a device)... would a wall charger like this count, or would it have to be a phone?

Can I mail a lithium battery?

You may not mail lithium batteries used to power vehicles, including: A lithium cell is a single encased unit made up of one positive and one negative electrode that exhibits a voltage differential across the two terminals (such as an AA battery). A lithium battery is one or more cells electrically connected (such as a laptop battery).

Can I claim damages if I ship a lithium battery?

Among other exceptions and limitations that may apply, we make no coverage for damages available for shipments containing electronic goods that you ship in any packaging other than: If the electronic goods have lithium batteries, they must meet our requirements for domestic ground/surface mailing of lithium batteries.