Is there a dangerous goods surcharge for UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries P.I. 969 under Section II?

• A. Yes, a dangerous goods surcharge is required
• B. No, there is no dangerous goods surcharge
• C. Only for shipments to certain countries
• D. Only for air shipments

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that some lithium metal battery shipments are treated differently under packaging rules, so they don’t incur the dangerous goods surcharge when you meet those rules. UN3091 lithium metal batteries that fall under PI 969 Section II are allowed as batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment and must meet Section II’s specific limits and packaging requirements. Because these shipments are handled under a restricted, compliant configuration that already addresses the safety risks, FedEx does not add the dangerous goods surcharge. The surcharge is intended for shipments that require extra, separate handling due to being dangerous goods; when you’re operating within Section II, that extra charge isn’t applied. If the shipment isn’t compliant with Section II (for example, if it’s outside the allowed limits or not properly packaged), then the surcharge would apply.