Lithium battery installed in used device shipping to Puerto Rico

I recently sold a used electronic device that has a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

It needs to be shipped to Puerto Rico.

Iâ€™ve been seeing conflicting info on what I need to do.

Seems like I need to label it with a UN 3481 label, is that the correct label?

I have also seen I need to mark it for â€œground onlyâ€, but how does that work with shipping to Puerto Rico?

Finally, what services allow and donâ€™t allow batteries? I purchased USPS Ground Advantage, but Iâ€™m seeing some people say I should use Priority only?

Thanks

swart-eri

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Posted 8 months ago·Last reply 8 months ago

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bdmh-enterprises

·8 months ago

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I've always just checked the 'hazardous materials' box when buying the label and it's marked as such. If you already bought the label without checking the box, then you probably need to get one of the stickers at the PO.

I believe they must go GA.

wastingtime101

·8 months ago

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@bdmh-enterprises wrote:
I've always just checked the 'hazardous materials' box when buying the label and it's marked as such. If you already bought the label without checking the box, then you need to cancel the label and purchase a new one. Ground Advantage and check the Hazmat box. You will also need the hazmat sticker which the PO may be able to provide.

I believe they must go GA.

Fixed that for you.

kensgiftshop

·8 months ago

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@swart-eri wrote:

I have also seen I need to mark it for â€œground onlyâ€, but how does that work with shipping to Puerto Rico?

It will go by boat and take a little longer to get there.