Electronics Shipping Guide 2025: Battery & Device Regulations

The post office cannot send electronic products. Is there any way to send electronic products containing lithium batteries, such as mobile phones, computers, Switch, and AirPods overseas? In addition to Hong Kong Post, UPS is the most suitable choice for sending electronic products. So how much does it cost to send lithium batteries to the UK, Taiwan, the United States and other places? Now take a look at the latest teaching and precautions for electronic products sent in 2024 compiled by the editor of Fuuffy!

 

Can the post office send electronic products?

When sending electronic products containing lithium batteries, do you fully understand the relevant regulations and precautions? Due to the special characteristics of lithium batteries, if they are short-circuited or damaged during transportation, they may cause the risk of overheating or even fire. Therefore, these products require special care and comply with certain regulations when shipping. Because lithium batteries are considered fully controlled dangerous goods, Hong Kong Post cannot mail electronic products containing lithium batteries, and some international express companies also have strict mailing requirements. According to the shipping regulations, when sending electronic products from Hong Kong to overseas, you can choose UPS and Asendia to help you send electronic products safely overseas.

 

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Before sending, remember to check and confirm that your product complies with all shipping regulations. In particular, electronic products containing lithium batteries, such as mobile phones, laptops, etc., need to be properly packaged and declared in accordance with safety standards. Avoid returns, fines, or other follow-up issues caused by false declarations or improper packaging. If you have any questions or need assistance during the shipping process, please feel free to contact Fuuffy customer service at any time!

What electronic products can be sent overseas?

 

Send lithium-ion battery products(rechargeable)

Lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery type, mainly used in various rechargeable electronic products, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc. Due to its high energy density and long cycle life, it has become one of the most popular battery types currently.

 

- Smartphones and accessories (iPhone, Bluetooth headsets AirPods)

- Tablets and laptops (iPad, MacBook)

- Cameras and Camcorders

- Smart Watch (Apple Watch)

- Drones: A variety of drones used for photography and entertainment, including various makes and models

 

Sending lithium metal battery products (non-rechargeable)

Lithium metal batteries are disposable batteries that are widely used in various electronic products because they can provide higher voltage and longer storage life. These batteries are often found in watches, calculators, and some toys.

 

- Refill batteries: Commonly found in various household appliances and electronic products, such as remote controls, alarm clocks, etc., including AA, AAA, D, C, 9V, 23A, 27A and other models.

- Button batteries: Mainly used in various small electronic products, such as watches, computers, remote controls, etc., including CR2032, CR1220, AG3, AG10, AG13, etc. model.

 

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Common electronic products that can be sent

Most electronic products can be safely mailed via UPS if they are declared and have colored battery labels on the outer packaging. The following are some common electronic products that can be sent. :

 

1. Mobile phones, laptops, tablets (iPhone, Macbook, iPad, etc.)

2. Smart watches (Apple Watch), clocks

3. Camera, video camera, aerial camera

4. Beauty equipment

5. Game consoles (Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, etc.)

6. Audio equipment (Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, etc.)

7. Beauty equipment (importing equipment, hair removal machines, skin rejuvenation machines, etc.)

8. Massage machines, household electric fans, rice cookers

 

When shipping these electronic products, there are still specific packaging and labeling guidelines that need to be followed to ensure the product is safe during shipping.

 

It is prohibited to send the following batteries or products containing batteries

1. Wet battery (car battery)

2. Power bank (urine bag)

3. Pure battery (pure cell)

 

Please do not send prohibited items. The package will be detained or returned and fined. For details, please read: [ International air transport contraband: Class 23 prohibited items must not be sent casually! The consequences of not complying with the regulations are serious】

 

Notes on sending electronic products

The types of batteries that can be sent, and the following conditions must be met before they can be sent overseas:

 

1.  Battery cannot be shipped separately and must be installed in electronic products

2. The total weight of the battery cannot exceed 5kg

3. The battery capacity of each electronic product in the package must be less than 100Wh (generally small electronic products will not exceed)

4. The battery has no obvious damage or defects

5. Choose appropriate packaging materials and avoid direct contact between the battery and metal objects to prevent short circuit of the battery during transportation

6. You must declare that the package contains battery products, and affix a colored battery label to the outer packaging

 

 

 

Send electronic products from Hong Kong to the United States

To send electronic products from Hong Kong to the United States, you can choose Asendia or UPS. Both of these international couriers can send electronic products overseas. AsendiaSend to the most flat HKD 236 in the United States, it will arrive in about 10 to 12 working days. UPS is faster. If you use UPS (Expedited) to send to the United States, it will be delivered in the fastest 4 days, and it will cost HKD 287.

 

 

Send electronic products from Hong Kong to Taiwan

It is recommended to use UPS when sending goods from Hong Kong to Taiwan, the cheapest cost is HKD 196</ span>. By the way, please remember to use UPS to send electronic products, and do not send any liquid, paste, gel or powder together~

 

 

Send lithium batteries from Hong Kong to the UK

Using UPS (Expedited) to send lithium batteries from Hong Kong to the UK is the easiest wayHKD 298 , if you are sending high-value products. For example, if you want to send a computer, camera or mobile phone, you can consider purchasing insurance.

 

Can electronic products be sent to mainland China?

If you want to send electronic products from Hong Kong to the mainland, you must have a license, otherwise customs clearance will not be possible.

 

mAh, Wh battery calculator

Wh (watt-hour) is a unit that describes electricity. When a one-watt electrical appliance operates for one hour, the energy consumed is one watt-hour; mAh (millimeter) Ampere-hour) A unit of measurement of battery capacity that represents how much current the battery can provide for use by external devices. This unit is mainly used to describe the total amount of energy stored in the battery. Generally speaking, the higher the mAh value, the longer the battery life.

 

Wh to mAh calculation formula: (Wh)*1000/(V)=(mAh)

mAh to Wh calculation formula: (mAh)*(V)/1000=(Wh)

 

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