This spoke page supports the iPhone battery sourcing hub by answering one high-intent buyer question: what documents and checks are needed before shipping lithium phone batteries internationally?
Documents to request before bulk payment
- UN38.3 test summary for lithium battery transport.
- MSDS or SDS for battery material and safety information.
- CE, FCC and RoHS documents if your sales market requires them.
- Commercial invoice, packing list and carton label sample.
- Battery model list matched to the actual products in the shipment.
Why document matching matters
Importers should not only ask whether a supplier has certificates. The document must match the product type, battery chemistry, factory name or export entity, and shipping requirements. Mismatched documents can slow customs clearance and create compliance risk for distributors.
Shipment preparation checklist
| Check | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Carton label | Model, quantity, battery mark and destination requirement |
| Packaging | Insulation, anti-static bag, inner box and outer carton strength |
| Sample approval | Capacity, connector fit, thickness and installation result |
| Forwarder | Air, express or sea route that accepts lithium batteries |
Internal quality checks before shipping
A reliable supplier should combine paperwork with actual QC. Ask for capacity test results, aging-test process and pre-shipment inspection photos. For recurring orders, keep a reference sample and compare every new batch against it.
