Class 9 groups substances and articles that present a danger in transport that does not fit the other eight classes. The largest and fastest-growing part of Class 9 out of China is lithium battery-based new energy products, but it also covers environmentally hazardous substances, dry ice, magnetized material and more.
New energy products
- Lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries, cells and power banks
- Industrial and household energy storage cabinets and containerized energy storage systems
- New energy passenger vehicles, commercial EVs and electric two-wheelers
- Sodium-ion batteries, which have their own UN numbers
See our dedicated battery logistics page for UN numbers, state of charge, UN38.3 testing and packaging.
Other Class 9 goods we ship
- Environmentally hazardous substances, solid and liquid (UN3077 and UN3082), which include many industrial chemicals
- Dry ice (UN1845) used as a refrigerant
- Magnetized material, where field strength limits apply by air
- Airbag inflators and seat-belt pretensioners
- Chemical kits and first-aid kits containing small quantities of dangerous goods
Documents and compliance
- Current SDS or product data sheet, and the UN38.3 test summary for batteries
- Dangerous goods declaration for the mode of transport
- Packaging and use inspection certificates for export from China where required
- Correct marking, including the Class 9 label and, for lithium batteries, the lithium battery mark where applicable
What we need to quote your shipment
Send us the details below and we will confirm routing, carrier acceptance and price for your Class 9 cargo.
- Product name, UN number, class and packing group (from the SDS, Section 14)
- Current SDS (16 sections) and, for batteries, the UN38.3 test summary
- Quantity, package type and gross weight per package
- Origin city or port, destination port or address, and Incoterm
- Cargo ready date and required delivery date
FAQ
Is Class 9 less regulated than the other classes?
Not necessarily. Class 9 cargo, especially lithium batteries, is among the most frequently rejected at ports and airports when documents or packaging are wrong. Carrier and airline rules can also be stricter than the base regulations.
Can you ship electric vehicles?
Yes, on suitable routes, using the applicable entries for vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries such as UN3556. Contact us with the model, battery capacity and state of charge.
Regulations are revised regularly. IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 is mandatory from 1 January 2026 and the 67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations applies during 2026. Requirements vary by carrier, port and destination, so please contact us to confirm the rules for your specific shipment.