The popularity of electric vehicles has led to an increase in demand for lead-acid batteries, their core components. As a corrosive and dangerous commodity, the export of lead-acid batteries not only involves a complex customs declaration process, but also needs to comply with international transportation regulations. So, in the face of strict regulatory requirements and potential safety risks, how should exporters efficiently and legally complete the export process of lead-acid batteries? The following is a comprehensive analysis of the export operation of lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles.

1. Export declaration code and declaration requirements

(1) Customs codes and declaration requirements:The customs code for lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles is 85072, and detailed information such as product name, brand type, export preference, purpose, material, brand (in Chinese and English), model, capacity, whether it contains mercury, rated voltage, etc. The accuracy of this information is crucial for passing customs inspection smoothly.
(2) Notes:Since lead-acid batteries belong to Class 8 corrosive dangerous goods (UN No. 2794), the relevant international transportation regulations must be observed during the export process to ensure the safety of the goods.

2. Processing Procedure for Lead-acid Battery Dangerous Goods Package Certificate

(1) Hazardous characteristics classification and identification report:First of all, a hazardous characteristics classification report for lead-acid batteries is required, which is a prerequisite for obtaining a hazardous packaging certificate.
(2) Applying for a dangerous goods package certificate:After obtaining the appraisal report and packing list, you can formally apply for a dangerous goods packaging certificate, which is a key document for the export of lead-acid batteries.
(3) Customs declaration verification:After the application qualification of the dangerous goods package certificate is confirmed by customs declaration, the customs will issue a dangerous goods package certificate. At this time, the company can arrange booking and subsequent customs declaration and other matters.

3. Things to note when exporting lead-acid batteries

(1) Packaging and transportation regulations:The packaging of lead-acid batteries must comply with the requirements of battery transportation regulations, especially the safety of the outer packaging to prevent fire and corrosion caused by short circuit or electrolyte leakage.
(2) Acid and base separation:Lead-acid batteries with different electrolyte types (acid, alkaline and sealed) should be shipped separately to avoid the risk of chemical reactions.

Common batteries and their UN numbers

? Lithium battery：The most common types of batteries are divided into UN3480 (lithium batteries) and UN3481 (lithium batteries in equipment).
? Lithium battery equipment:Including UN3090 (metal lithium batteries) and UN3091 (metal lithium batteries in equipment).
? Other Batteries:Ni-9 grade UN3496 (nickel batteries), and fuel cells (different categories from UN3473 to UN3479).
? Special categories:Such as UN3166 (fuel cell powered vehicle or engine) and UN3292 (sodium battery).