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The 30% SOC Rule for Lithium Battery Shipping, Key Air & Sea Freight Requirements You Need to Know
May 18, 2026
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Lithium Battery SOC Rules Are Changing in 2026 

Let ECBEC tell you:

The latest SOC requirements for lithium battery shipment.

 Air Freight:
• SOC must be ≤30%
• Batteries over 100Wh require SOC declaration & charge records

 Sea Freight:
• No mandatory international SOC limit yet
• But SOC declaration may still be requested during operations
• Recommended SOC ≤30%

Stay compliant with:
 IATA DGR 67th Edition
 IMDG Code 42-24

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