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Can I ship this?

Which carrier takes it, how it has to go, and where it can’t. Every rule links its source.

Best way: USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest for this.

USPSCan ship

USPS Ground Advantage

Ground only

Loose lithium batteries go by ground only, in their original packaging, marked "Surface Mail Only" (5 lb limit).

UPSCan ship

UPS Ground

Ground only

Loose lithium batteries go by ground, with the carrier's lithium battery mark.check with carrier

FedExCan ship

FedEx Ground

Ground only

Loose lithium batteries go by ground, with the carrier's lithium battery mark.check with carrier

Before you ship

Keep loose batteries in their original packaging and mark the box "Surface Mail Only" (or the carrier's lithium battery mark).

Add where it's going to check that state's rules too.

Sources (checked 2026-09-26)

USPS Publication 52 §349 (lithium batteries)

Insurance for this

Guns-covered insuranceon U-PIC’s siteCovers firearms, parts, ammo and gear, on USPS, UPS and FedEx. Bought on U-PIC's site after your label; we hand over the tracking number. By U-PIC.Their price

InsureShieldon UPS Capital’s siteAbout $1 per $100. UPS up to $10,000, USPS up to $5,000. Bought on UPS Capital's site. By UPS Capital.Their price

Carrier's built-in coverageFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100. By the carrier. Only covers the first $100.Free

Standard shipping insuranceAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet. By the label platform's insurer. Coming soon.$2.00

Coverage comes from the insurer named, at their price, and they handle claims. Keep the sale receipt as proof of value.

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Information, not legal advice. Laws and carrier rules change; rules marked “check with carrier” come from secondary sources. When in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.