What are the packaging requirements for Section II?

• A. Strong rigid outer packaging and Completed Lithium Battery Mark
• B. Cardboard mailer and No mark
• C. Open containers with hazard label
• D. Any packaging allowed

Answer: (A)

Section II requires that lithium battery shipments be protected with sturdy outer packaging and clearly marked to show they meet the Section II requirements. A strong rigid outer container provides real protection against crushing, leakage, and short-circuit during handling and transport. The Completed Lithium Battery Mark is essential because it identifies the package as a lithium battery shipment prepared under Section II rules, guiding handlers to apply the correct procedures.

A cardboard mailer doesn’t supply the necessary strength and protection for air transport, so it wouldn’t meet the Section II packaging standard. Open containers with hazard labels aren’t compliant because the package must be closed and properly sealed with the appropriate mark indicating Section II compliance. Saying any packaging is allowed ignores the regulatory requirements for strength and marking.