UN number
UN 3481 — Lithium-ion batteries in or with equipment
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
UN 3481 is the UN number for lithium-ion batteries in or with equipment, a dangerous good in Class 9. It is commonly batteries installed in or packed with a device (laptop, camera, phone). For passengers: devices allowed in cabin or checked; cabin recommended.
- Proper shipping name
- Lithium-ion batteries in or with equipment
- Class
- 9
- Common use
- Batteries installed in or packed with a device (laptop, camera, phone).
What is UN 3481?
UN 3481 identifies lithium-ion batteries in or with equipment in international transport. It belongs to dangerous-goods Class 9, and is used for batteries installed in or packed with a device (laptop, camera, phone).
Can passengers carry Lithium-ion batteries in or with equipment?
Devices allowed in cabin or checked; cabin recommended. Always follow your airline's dangerous-goods policy, since limits and approvals differ between carriers.