Policy info regarding international mailing of lithium batteries

Effective May 16, 2012 until Jan. 13, 2013, the U.S. Postal Service will prohibit outgoing international mailing of:

  • Lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries
  • Any devices containing lithium batteries

Customers sending any electronic devices containing removable lithium batteries must remove the lithium batteries before shipping the device. Electronic equipment with non-removable lithium batteries may not be sent by international mail or APO FBO (military addresses.)

Examples: Video cameras, scanners, cell phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, laptop computers, shavers, power drills, tablets, portable DVD players, measuring equipment, GPS, etc.

This prohibition does not apply to lithium batteries mailed within the United States.

Questions? Contact Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.

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