{"id":35,"date":"2022-06-20T08:17:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T08:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china-docshipper.uiart.io\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/how-to-import-button-and-coin-batteries-in-europe-guidelines-and-restrictions\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:39:08","slug":"guidelines-restrictions-europe-button-coin-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sourcing\/guidelines-restrictions-europe-button-coin-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing coin and button batteries from China: how to meet EU and US compliance requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35\" class=\"elementor elementor-35\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a06fe50 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a06fe50\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e48c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-theme-text-box-widget\" data-id=\"86e48c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-theme-text-box-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"counter-card-wrap-2\">\r\n                        <div class=\"details\">\r\n                <h3 class=\"counter-number\">In short \u26a1<\/h3>                <span class=\"counter-card-text\"><p>Import coin batteries China requires aligning product safety, transport, and customs compliance before shipping. Based on common enforcement points in the EU and US, importers should secure the following elements early to avoid delays, refusals, or seizures. Key requirements include:<\/p><ul><li>Correct HS code classification confirmed with battery chemistry (lithium vs non\u2011lithium)<\/li><li>Valid UN38.3 test reports and MSDS for lithium coin batteries<\/li><li>Compliance with IATA DGR or IMO IMDG packaging and labeling rules<\/li><li>Child\u2011resistant battery compartments and packaging where required<\/li><li>Market\u2011specific labeling, including CE marking (EU) or Reese\u2019s Law warnings (US)<\/li><li>Documented safety and performance testing for battery access and misuse<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75c25626 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75c25626\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b364e0f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b364e0f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"27693\" class=\"elementor elementor-27693\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e85d57e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e85d57e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b23e07c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b23e07c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you\u2019ll find this article genuinely useful, but remember, if you ever feel lost at any step, whether it\u2019s finding a supplier, validating quality, managing international shipping or customs,\u00a0 DocShipper can handle it all for you!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\"><a style=\"color: #ad1225; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">Free shipping quote 24h<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ad1225;\">\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"text-align: start; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sarah-a-docshipper\/sourcing-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I want to talk to a sourcing expert<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65169705 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65169705\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94de5c77\" data-id=\"94de5c77\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1413f7c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1413f7c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What are coin and button batteries and how they are classified<\/h2><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>If you plan an import coin batteries China shipment<\/strong><\/span>, here\u2019s the thing, classification is where most delays begin. You\u2019ll notice fast that customs, airlines, and regulators care less about size and more about chemistry.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><em>From experience<\/em><\/span>, we\u2019ve seen a CR2032 blocked at customs simply because it was declared as a generic cell battery. That small wording mistake triggered a full dangerous goods classification review.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Coin cell batteries<\/strong><\/span> are typically lithium coin batteries, often primary lithium batteries like CR2032, CR2025, or CR2450. <span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><em>Button coin cell<\/em><\/span> products without lithium usually rely on alkaline or silver oxide chemistry.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>This distinction matters<\/strong><\/span> because lithium coin batteries fall under hazardous materials and dangerous goods classification. Non\u2011lithium button cells usually face lighter transport constraints.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">To make this concrete, here\u2019s a simple comparison we use with suppliers before factory audits.<\/span><\/p><table>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Typical example<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Regulatory impact<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coin cell battery<\/td>\n<td>Lithium metal<\/td>\n<td>CR2032<\/td>\n<td>UN38.3 testing, MSDS, air cargo restrictions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Button cell battery<\/td>\n<td>Alkaline or silver oxide<\/td>\n<td>LR44<\/td>\n<td>Product safety standards, labeling focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cell battery (generic)<\/td>\n<td>Varies<\/td>\n<td>Watch or toy cells<\/td>\n<td>Compliance depends on chemistry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">When you\u2019re wondering how to import battery from china<\/span>, start by locking the HS code classification with your supplier. We usually confirm it alongside the commercial invoice and technical documentation before booking freight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab917e57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab917e57\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53f23dc6\" data-id=\"53f23dc6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-76dc7b9d overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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risk is real, not theoretical. Lithium coin batteries combine high energy density with a size that creates an ingestion hazard.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><em>You\u2019ve probably dealt with this<\/em><\/span> if a buyer asked for extra warnings at the last minute. That usually traces back to child safety incidents reported to regulators.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">We still remember a shipment of smart toys held at origin.<\/span> The factory skipped child\u2011resistant packaging, and the airline refused uplift under IATA DGR rules.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>That delay cost the importer two weeks<\/strong><\/span> and a rework of the product packaging at their own expense.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Key risk drivers regulators focus on<\/strong><\/span> are easy to summarize once you see patterns across cases published by ISO working groups and transport authorities like IATA.<\/p><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">Ingestion hazard<\/span> for children due to size and shine.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Thermal runaway<\/span> risk during air transport.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">Battery compartment standards<\/span> not resisting drops or misuse.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Poor labeling<\/span> causing misuse or unsafe replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>This is why compliance is layered<\/strong><\/span>, transport rules, product safety standards, and consumer protection laws all apply at once. Miss one layer and your customs clearance stops cold.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">When you import lithium coin batteries inside products<\/span>, you inherit responsibility for factory design choices. 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This applies whether you ship loose cells or finished products.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><em>This is the moment most importers get stuck<\/em><\/span>, because obligations go beyond transport into lifecycle responsibility.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">We once worked with an importer of LED keychains.<\/span> The batteries were compliant, but the product failed CE marking due to missing ingestion warnings under EU product safety standards.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>The fix was simple but late<\/strong><\/span>, updated Labelling and reissued the conformity assessment.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>At EU level, you must align with several frameworks<\/strong><\/span> that interact with each other.<\/p><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">EU Battery Regulation<\/span> covering sustainability, safety, and information.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">REACH compliance<\/span> for chemical substances.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">RoHS compliance<\/span> restricting hazardous substances.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Extended producer responsibility<\/span> including WEEE directive obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Before shipping, we suggest running through a short compliance checklist.<\/span><\/p><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">CE marking or UKCA marking<\/span> applied correctly.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Technical documentation<\/span> ready for authorities.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">UN38.3 testing reports<\/span> and safety data sheet available.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#05224D\">Child\u2011resistant packaging<\/span> validated for coin cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>Don\u2019t overlook logistics details<\/strong><\/span>, air cargo restrictions under IATA DGR or sea rules under the IMO IMDG code often drive packaging and labeling requirements. That\u2019s why we align freight forwarding decisions with compliance from day one.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:#AD1225\">If you want to optimize costs<\/span> without breaking rules, reviewing <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/easy-ways-reduce-packaging-costs\/\">product packaging<\/a> early makes a real difference. Clear <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/regulation-electronic-products-hong-kong-full-guide\/\">Labelling<\/a> also speeds customs brokerage and avoids inspections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68b5ee1f overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68b5ee1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44dd26f7\" data-id=\"44dd26f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327dc0d6 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"327dc0d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Advice<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3f30574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3f30574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>EU battery compliance works as a system.<\/strong><br>Align CE, Battery Regulation, REACH, and WEEE together.<br>DocShipper structures your documentation and labeling to pass EU checks smoothly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454c5c3b elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"454c5c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">\r\n            Contact us                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a537746\" data-id=\"3a537746\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7228521 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f7228521\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bbbaba39\" data-id=\"bbbaba39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ade5c50e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ade5c50e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>US restrictions for consumer products and batteries under Reese\u2019s Law<\/h2><p><strong>Import coin batteries from China<\/strong> into the US feels very different since Reese\u2019s Law kicked in, and you\u2019ve probably felt that shift already. This law, enforced by the <span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/strong><\/span>, directly targets <em>button cell batteries<\/em>, <em>coin cell batteries<\/em>, and any consumer product that contains them.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s the thing. Even if your product worked for years without issues, that history does not protect you anymore.<\/p><p>From experience at DocShipper, we\u2019ve seen importers blocked at customs because a simple battery compartment screw did not meet the new performance requirements. One client importing LED key trackers with a CR2032 lithium coin battery learned this the hard way when their shipment was flagged during customs clearance.<\/p><p>Reese\u2019s Law applies to any consumer product manufactured or imported after March 19, 2024, including products where the battery is not included in the box. That\u2019s often missed.<\/p><p>To help you scope your risk quickly, here\u2019s a short list of what triggers enforcement under Reese\u2019s Law.<\/p><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#AD1225\"><strong>Accessible battery compartments<\/strong><\/span> under normal or foreseeable misuse<\/li>\n<li>Missing or incorrect <strong>ingestion hazard warnings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Non-compliant <strong>child\u2011resistant packaging<\/strong> when batteries are sold with the product<\/li>\n<li>No documented testing for <strong>battery compartment standards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You\u2019ll notice fast that this is not only about batteries. It\u2019s about product design, labeling, and documentation combined.<\/p><table>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>What US Customs and CPSC Expect<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery access<\/td>\n<td>Screw-secured or tool-required compartments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warnings<\/td>\n<td>Clear pictograms and text about ingestion hazard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Packaging<\/td>\n<td>PPPA-compliant child-resistant design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Testing<\/td>\n<td>Drop, torque, tension tests per 16 CFR Part 1263<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><p>Before you ship, run through this quick checklist we use internally during factory audits.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Confirm the HS code classification for batteries and products with batteries<\/li>\n<li>Verify supplier has passed <strong>UN38.3 testing<\/strong> for lithium coin batteries<\/li>\n<li>Review warning labels against CPSC guidance<\/li>\n<li>Collect performance test reports before booking freight<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This step alone reduces seizure risks dramatically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-221bef84 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"221bef84\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85a47596\" data-id=\"85a47596\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07f279f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b07f279f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>International standards and certifications you need before shipping<\/h2><p>When you import coin batteries from China, compliance is not only national. It\u2019s global, and this is where many shipments quietly fail. International standards are the common language between Chinese factories, airlines, ports, and customs authorities.<\/p><p>We still remember a case where a supplier assured compliance, but couldn\u2019t produce a valid <strong>MSDS safety data sheet<\/strong>. Air cargo was instantly refused.<\/p><p>The backbone of international compliance comes from standards issued under the UN system and harmonized by bodies like <span style=\"color:#05224D\"><strong>ISO<\/strong><\/span>. Without these, freight forwarding becomes guesswork.<\/p><p>Below is a comparison table we often share with new importers to clarify what you truly need.<\/p><table>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard \/ Document<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Why it Matters<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UN38.3 testing<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory for lithium coin batteries in transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MSDS \/ SDS<\/td>\n<td>Required for dangerous goods classification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IATA DGR<\/td>\n<td>Air cargo restrictions and packaging rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMO IMDG Code<\/td>\n<td>Sea freight compliance for hazardous materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><p>You\u2019ll also need to align these transport standards with market regulations such as CE marking, UKCA marking, and future EU Battery Regulation requirements.<\/p><p>Before shipment, we recommend following a simple workflow that saves weeks.<\/p><p><strong>Certification workflow we use at DocShipper:<\/strong><\/p><p>Factory 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data-id=\"377a5a1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd73a092\" data-id=\"bd73a092\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97c9e93b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97c9e93b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Packaging and labeling duties for batteries and battery-powered products<\/h3><p>One supplier confidently told us, \u201cThe packaging looks fine.\u201d Customs disagreed.<\/p><p><strong>Import coin batteries from China<\/strong> means packaging and labeling are now as critical as the battery itself. This applies to <em>primary lithium batteries<\/em>, CR2032 cells, and finished products containing them.<\/p><p>US and EU authorities expect warnings to be clear, durable, and visible at first glance. Small text hidden under a flap won\u2019t survive an inspection.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a practical list of what compliant packaging usually includes.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Ingestion hazard warning<\/strong> with standardized wording<\/li>\n<li>Pictograms visible on outer packaging<\/li>\n<li>Child\u2011resistant packaging for loose coin cell batteries<\/li>\n<li>Product labeling aligned with CE marking and CPSC regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Packaging rules also interact with REACH compliance and RoHS compliance when batteries are integrated into electronics. You can\u2019t treat them separately.<\/p><p>Before mass production, lock this down with your supplier using a packaging pre-approval checklist.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Mock-up reviewed against target market rules<\/li>\n<li>Language requirements validated for EU and US<\/li>\n<li>Durability tested for transport stress<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This one step prevents labeling recalls later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cde05480 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cde05480\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57f6dbbc\" data-id=\"57f6dbbc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e289387a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e289387a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Safety and performance tests for toys and primary batteries<\/h3><p>So what actually gets tested before your goods pass?<\/p><p>For toys and consumer products, <strong>import coin batteries from China<\/strong> triggers strict safety and performance testing, especially for lithium coin batteries and button cell batteries used by children.<\/p><p>Testing goes far beyond battery chemistry. Authorities focus on how easily a child can access the battery.<\/p><p>Common required tests include:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Drop and impact resistance<\/li>\n<li>Tension and torque on battery compartments<\/li>\n<li>Abuse tests simulating foreseeable misuse<\/li>\n<li>Electrical safety checks for primary lithium batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>These tests align with EN 62115, EN 60086, and US performance rules under Reese\u2019s Law. We often coordinate these tests during quality control inspection before shipment.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a short checklist we recommend you follow before green-lighting production.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Confirm test lab accreditation<\/li>\n<li>Match test scope to target market<\/li>\n<li>Archive reports in your technical documentation<\/li>\n<li>Share results with customs broker in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Skipping testing is the fastest route to a recall.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-355c4600 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"355c4600\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdaca143\" data-id=\"bdaca143\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb7ebf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adb7ebf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Conclusion<\/h2><p><strong>Import coin batteries from China<\/strong> is no longer just about buying and shipping. It\u2019s about aligning product safety standards, dangerous goods classification, and compliance discipline from factory to final delivery.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve worked with importers who handled everything right except one document, and paid the price. You don\u2019t want to learn compliance through penalties.<\/p><p>To wrap it up, here are the key takeaways you should remember.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Reese\u2019s Law<\/strong> applies even if batteries are not included in the box<\/li>\n<li><strong>UN38.3 testing<\/strong> and MSDS are non-negotiable for lithium coin batteries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Packaging and labeling requirements<\/strong> drive most enforcement actions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child-resistant battery compartment standards<\/strong> are design-critical<\/li>\n<li>Early coordination with freight forwarding and customs brokerage saves time<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start, we at DocShipper usually begin with supplier qualification and factory audits. That\u2019s where compliance truly begins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec0034f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ec0034f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5744b59d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5744b59d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ | Importing coin and button batteries from China: how to meet EU and US compliance requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819a4b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"819a4b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-accordion-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"goal-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"faq-tab-area faq-accordion\">\r\n                    <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tabContent\">\r\n                        <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"docshipper-faq\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-area-2 accordion\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 show\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What are the most common mistakes importers make when declaring coin and button batteries in customs and transport documents?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>The same errors come back again and again and trigger inspections or holds:<\/p><ul><li>Using a generic description like \u201cbattery\u201d instead of \u201clithium metal coin cell CR2032\u201d or \u201calkaline button cell LR44\u201d.<\/li><li>Using the wrong HS code (e.g. for generic cells instead of lithium primary batteries).<\/li><li>Not declaring them as dangerous goods when required (lithium coin cells by air\/sea).<\/li><li>Missing or incorrect UN number (e.g. UN3090 vs UN3091) on documents and labels.<\/li><li>Declaring batteries \u201cinside equipment\u201d while they are actually \u201cpacked with\u201d equipment.<\/li><\/ul><p>To avoid this:<\/p><ul><li>Align with your freight forwarder on HS code and UN classification before booking.<\/li><li>Make sure commercial invoice, packing list, MSDS, and shipper\u2019s declaration all use the same, precise wording.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            I import small gadgets with coin batteries inside. Am I legally considered the \u201cmanufacturer\u201d in the EU or US, and what does that change for me?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>In practice, yes, you often are. If your brand is on the product or you\u2019re the first to place it on the EU or US market:<\/p><ul><li>You\u2019re treated as the \u201cmanufacturer\u201d or \u201cproducer\u201d, even if the factory is in China.<\/li><li>You are responsible for:<\/li><li>Ensuring the product meets all applicable standards (battery + toy\/electronic\/product safety).<\/li><li>Keeping technical documentation and test reports for authorities.<\/li><li>Correct CE\/UKCA or US labeling and warnings.<\/li><li>Take\u2011back \/ recycling obligations in the EU (battery and sometimes WEEE registration).<\/li><li>You can\u2019t simply say \u201cthe factory said it\u2019s compliant\u201d. Authorities will come to you.<\/li><\/ul><p>Mitigation tip: define compliance requirements in the purchase contract and only confirm orders after receiving and validating test reports.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How should I structure my technical file for products with coin\/button batteries so I can respond fast if authorities ask for it?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Think of your technical file as a neatly organized folder you can email in one shot. At minimum include:<\/p><ul><li>Product identification:<\/li><li>Photos, exploded view, model list, versions with\/without battery.<\/li><li>Design and safety:<\/li><li>Drawings of the battery compartment, fastening method, materials.<\/li><li>Risk assessment (ingestion, overheating, misuse scenarios).<\/li><li>Testing and certification:<\/li><li>UN38.3, EN 60086, EN 62115, and any other relevant test reports.<\/li><li>Certificates of conformity (CE, UKCA, etc.).<\/li><li>Chemical and substance docs:<\/li><li>MSDS\/SDS, REACH and RoHS declarations.<\/li><li>Labelling and packaging:<\/li><li>Artwork files for packaging and labels.<\/li><li>Photos of final retail packaging and warnings.<\/li><\/ul><p>Store this digitally, clearly named, and keep it for the required retention period (often 10 years in the EU).<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What can I do at factory level to reduce the risk of shipments being blocked under Reese\u2019s Law in the US?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>You need to bake Reese\u2019s Law requirements into the product design and quality control:<\/p><ul><li>Design phase:<\/li><li>Require screw\u2011secured or tool\u2011required battery compartments in drawings.<\/li><li>Specify material strength and wall thickness so it can pass torque\/impact tests.<\/li><li>Pre\u2011production:<\/li><li>Have a certified lab run the 16 CFR Part 1263 tests on final samples.<\/li><li>Validate final warning statements and icons on product and packaging.<\/li><li>Mass production:<\/li><li>Add battery compartment checks to your inspection checklist (tightness, screw quality, fit).<\/li><li>Spot\u2011check finished packaging for correct warnings and child\u2011resistant features.<\/li><li>Before shipping:<\/li><li>Gather test reports and a compliance statement referencing Reese\u2019s Law requirements.<\/li><li>Share these with your customs broker so they can answer CPSC queries quickly.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How should I handle returns, defective, or damaged coin\/button batteries to stay compliant and avoid extra risk?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>Treat returned or damaged batteries as a controlled stream, not normal warehouse stock:<\/p><ul><li>In your warehouse:<\/li><li>Store in a separate, clearly labeled area away from heat and flammable materials.<\/li><li>Keep them in original or equivalent protective packaging where possible.<\/li><li>For disposal\/recycling:<\/li><li>Use an authorized battery recycler in the destination market (EU producer schemes, local recyclers in the US).<\/li><li>Never ship damaged lithium coin cells as normal cargo; follow dangerous goods rules for waste batteries.<\/li><li>Documentation:<\/li><li>Record quantities and dates of disposal to show you respect extended producer responsibility rules.<\/li><li>Customer instructions:<\/li><li>Provide clear instructions to end\u2011users on not throwing batteries in household waste and on where to recycle them.<\/li><\/ul>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            I sell the same product with coin batteries to both the EU and US. 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