Is there a surcharge for UN3481 P.I.966 Lithium Ion Batteries under section II?

• A. Yes, a dangerous goods surcharge applies
• B. No dangerous goods surcharge
• C. A surcharge applies only for air shipments
• D. Surcharge is calculated based on weight

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that certain lithium ion battery shipments qualified under Section II do not incur the dangerous goods surcharge. UN 3481 with Packing Instruction 966 covers lithium ion batteries contained in equipment, and when these shipments meet the specific packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements, FedEx treats them as batteries inside a device rather than as standalone dangerous goods. In that scenario, no additional dangerous goods surcharge is added.

Dangerous goods surcharges exist because some shipments require extra handling, paperwork, and compliance. If a shipment doesn’t meet the Section II criteria and falls under a more restricted category (or isn’t properly packaged), the surcharge would apply. The other statements aren’t correct because the surcharge isn’t automatically triggered by weight or limited to air shipments; it’s tied to how the shipment is classified and handled as dangerous goods.