Shipping lipos

[toyotatruckin]

So I was at the post office and the lady knows I buy/sell a lot of RC and first thing she asks is if I had lipo batteries in the box I said no and asked why, she told me that they wernt able to ship them UNLESS they were in something (cell phone, radio, what they were made for, etc) I asked about the RC packs since they arnt specifically made to fit 1 certain application and was told they wernt supposed to ship anymore the regulations had changed---this lady at the PO is very nice BUT follows the shipping rules like a tick----anyone have any info on this I havent had to ship lipos in quite a while so Im no authority on the subject

 

[Kevin Krogness]

How will I be able to get them from Hobbyking if thats the case :unsure:

 

[toyotatruckin]

I just dont know why I was asking --I know the PO also changed delivery confirmation to just Tracking

I just took this off the USPS site

Many household items can’t go in the mail.

Hazardous materials come in a wide variety of forms and can be chemical, biological, radioactive, or a combination.

The Postal Service's™ definition of a hazardous material includes many common household and consumer products. They may not be dangerous on your shelf at home, but they can become a hazard when shaken or when the temperature or pressure changes.

Some common hazardous materials include…

• Perfumes
  
• Nail polish
  
• Flea collars or flea sprays
  
• Aerosols
  
• Bleach
  
• Pool chemicals
  
• Paints
  
• Matches
  
• Batteries
  
• Fuels or gasoline
  
• Airbags
  
• Dry ice
  
• Mercury thermometers
  
• Cleaning supplies
  
• Items previously containing fuel
  
• Glues
  
• Fireworks
  

Not sure if what you’re sending is hazardous or prohibited?

Just call 1-800-ASK-USPS or your local Post Office.

No need to call on that one since batteries are listed in black and white---just wonder if they are going to crack down on it or something

 

[Kevin Krogness]

I did a mini search and came up with a mind boggling array of stuff... Here is a link to what I found,, new regs as of Jan. 1, 2013...

http://www.ups.com/m...k_batteries.pdf

 

[toyotatruckin]

I think Im gonna ask my PO next time if they have a chart or any specific guidelines that needs to be followed Im not about trying to start some retarded battery shipping fear just trying to figure things out---I try to follow shipping regulations if I can

 

[Ronald van Essen]

Yep,

Last year they changed the regulations on shipping lips.

I am in the transport business...