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(c)(5)(ii)

For (c)(5)(ii), applies to is packages; threshold is 3 meters; requirement is Each package must be capable of withstanding, without damage to the cells or batteries contained therein and without any reduction of effectiveness, a force applied to the top surface equivalent to the total weight of identical packages stacked to a height of 3 meters (including the test sample) for a duration of 24 hours, recorded from its source on 2026-08-03.

Provision
(c)(5)(ii) unconfirmed
Applies to
packages
Threshold
3 meters
Requirement
Each package must be capable of withstanding, without damage to the cells or batteries contained therein and without any reduction of effectiveness, a force applied to the top surface equivalent to the total weight of identical packages stacked to a height of 3 meters (including the test sample) for a duration of 24 hours.
Sourceecfr.gov
Verified2026-08-03
Review by2027-01-30
DatasetLithium battery shipping limits (49 CFR 173.185)

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What the source says

Each package must be capable of withstanding, without damage to the cells or batteries contained therein and without any reduction of effectiveness, a force applied to the top surface equivalent to the total weight of identical packages stacked to a height of 3 meters (including the test sample) for a duration of 24 hours.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-03

Source

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