The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) decision announced on 22nd February 2016 saw a ban introduced on loose lithium ion batteries (IATA UN3480, Packing Instruction PI965) as cargo on passenger aircraft, effective 1st April 2016.
As a result of this announcement, IATA has updated its regulations accordingly. Therefore, our forwarder has taken the decision to charge additional surcharge for all Lithium Ion batteries shipment, on all deliveries via air freight to countries within Asia Pacific (Except Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand). Such costs will be quoted on a case by case basis, and is subjected to change without prior notice.
Please contact HP Authorized Parts Partners for your battery orders.