What is the minimum documentation required for FedEx air shipments of lithium batteries not in the excepted category?

What is the minimum documentation required for FedEx air shipments of lithium batteries not in the excepted category?

• A. A shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (if required by the PI), proper air waybill, and package markings.
• B. Only a packing list.
• C. No documentation required.
• D. Only a commercial invoice.

Answer: (A)

Lithium batteries shipped by air that are not in the excepted category are dangerous goods and require documentation that confirms compliance with dangerous goods rules. The minimum set includes a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (if the packing instruction requires it), a proper air waybill, and clear package markings. The shipper's declaration validates that the shipment meets the DG requirements, the air waybill serves as the contract for air transport and must reflect the DG status, and the package markings communicate the hazard to handlers and regulators. A packing list or a commercial invoice alone doesn’t communicate the DG compliance or hazards, so they don’t meet the minimum documentation requirement.

Lithium batteries shipped by air that are not in the excepted category are dangerous goods and require documentation that confirms compliance with dangerous goods rules. The minimum set includes a shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (if the packing instruction requires it), a proper air waybill, and clear package markings. The shipper's declaration validates that the shipment meets the DG requirements, the air waybill serves as the contract for air transport and must reflect the DG status, and the package markings communicate the hazard to handlers and regulators. A packing list or a commercial invoice alone doesn’t communicate the DG compliance or hazards, so they don’t meet the minimum documentation requirement.