Is there a dangerous goods surcharge for 3091 P.1.970 Lithium Metal Batteries under Section II?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only for consignments of more than two packages
• D. Only when A213 applies

Answer: (B)

Not every dangerous goods shipment carries a surcharge. For UN 3091 lithium metal batteries that are addressed under Section II (P.1.970)—which covers batteries contained in or packed with equipment—the shipment is treated as a safer, more contained scenario. Because of that Section II designation, FedEx does not apply the dangerous goods surcharge to these particular lithium metal battery shipments. So there’s no surcharge in this case. The other options would imply additional charges based on package count or a separate rule (A213), but those conditions don’t apply to Section II shipments of 3091 lithium metal batteries.