Can portable power stations be shipped to Japan by air?

Yes, as dangerous goods, but capacity, packing and flights are all restricted and it costs far more than sea, so most customers choose sea. Send us the battery documents and we will confirm and quote.

How long does sea freight to Japan take?

A full container from Shenzhen, for example, reaches the door about 30 days after shipment. Dangerous goods documents must be approved before booking, so plan earlier than for general cargo.

Can I ship without a UN38.3 report?

No. Lithium batteries must have a UN38.3 test report to be transported; without one they can't be declared for export as dangerous goods. Ask the factory for it, or have a testing lab test the batteries.

Our factory's goods are stuck. Can you take them over?

Send us the battery documents, volume, factory address and delivery address in Japan. We first confirm which channel can take them, then arrange pickup at the factory.

Can they go to Amazon FBA warehouses?

Amazon Japan runs its own dangerous goods review for lithium battery products. Get approval in Seller Central first, then send us the FBA warehouse address.

Portable Power Stations from China to Japan

Portable power stations typically hold several hundred to several thousand Wh, far beyond what the usual battery channels accept, so they must ship as dangerous goods. Many Japanese importers end up with goods finished at the factory and no forwarder able to ship them.

Shenma Fastship ships lithium batteries from China to Japan by sea and air. Before shipping, we confirm the mode from the battery documents and check the dangerous goods documents needed for export directly with the factory. Factory pickup, export customs, Japan clearance and delivery are all handled in one service.

How the Mode Is Decided

Batteries installed in the equipment, 100 Wh or less: can go on the Japan air battery channel
Over 100 Wh: declared as dangerous goods; air has many restrictions and costs much more, so most go by sea
Batteries or battery packs shipped alone (UN3480): by air on cargo aircraft only, at a state of charge of 30% or less
Large volumes can go by full container

What to Send Before Shipping

The battery MSDS (safety data sheet) and UN38.3 test report
Battery capacity (Wh) and cell type, e.g. NMC or LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Product model, unit weight, carton dimensions and carton count
Factory address and contact: we can check the dangerous goods documents for export directly with the factory
Delivery address in Japan, and whether the goods go to an Amazon FBA warehouse

Packing Requirements

UN-specification packaging that meets dangerous goods transport rules
Class 9 dangerous goods labels and the lithium battery mark on the outer cartons
Battery terminals insulated, and equipment switches protected against accidental activation

Japanese Regulations

Whether a portable power station sold in Japan falls under the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act or other rules, and which marks and certifications it needs, is for the Japanese importer and seller to confirm. We handle transport and customs, and can help check the declaration documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Warehouses

Dongguan
Building 3, No. 4 Chenwu East Road, Houjie Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen
Unit 101, No. 6 Ruikang Road, Hangcheng Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Yiwu
No. 755 Xuefeng West Road, Beiyuan Subdistrict, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
Xiamen
Unit 7-106A, Phase II, Jiasheng Logistics Park, Pulin Road, Guankou Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Fuzhou
No. 41 Dutou, Menkou Village, Xiangqian Town, Minhou County, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Ningbo
West No. 2, Terminal 2, Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Shanghai
Building B7, Lane 3199 Jiasong Middle Road, Huaxin Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
Qingdao
Unit 101, Building 4, China Eastern Logistics Park, Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong, China

We run our own pickup points across China, so we can collect from your door quickly wherever you are. Ningbo, Shanghai and Qingdao handle our highest volumes, so dropping off there is fast too.

Ready to Ship?

Tell us your destination and cargo details, and our team will match you with the best channel.