Do 3091 P.1.970 Lithium Metal Batteries require a Shipper's Declaration under Section II?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if the package contains more than 100 cells
• D. Only when a special provision applies

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that a Shipper's Declaration under Section II is not automatically required for dangerous goods. It’s only needed when the shipment is being declared for air transport under the dangerous goods regulations, and only if the specific shipment situation triggers that requirement.

For lithium metal batteries (UN 3091), standard FedEx battery shipping rules do not mandate filing a Shipper's Declaration under Section II in typical scenarios. As long as the packaging, labeling, and any applicable quantity or containment provisions are followed, this declaration isn’t required. You would only need it if the shipment truly falls into a situation that the regulations specify as needing a dangerous goods declaration for air transport (and not just because the battery type is lithium metal).