Dispositions relatives au transport de marchandises dangereuses
In accordance with the provisions in Article 101 of the Civil Aviation Law of the People''s Republic of China, “The consigning of dangerous goods for shipment under the name of non-dangerous goods is prohibited. Passengers carrying dangerous goods on their persons are prohibited from flying in a civil aircraft. Passengers bringing firearms or controlled knives are prohibited from flying in a civil aircraft unless they are performing official duties and approved in accordance with State regulations. The consigning of dangerous goods as baggage for shipment against the provisions stipulated by the competent civil aviation authority under the State Council is prohibited.” Any person who conceals and brings dangerous goods aboard while flying in a civil aircraft, shall be investigated for his or her criminal responsibility under the provisions of Criminal Law in case consequences result from such act.
I. The following dangerous goods shall not be included in passengers' checked baggage or carry-on baggage:
1) Explosives, including ammunition, blasting supplies and fireworks (excluding small arms ammunition used for sporting events and previously authorized by the carriers);
2) Gases, including hydrogen, oxygen, butane and other bottled compressed gases and liquefied gases;
3) Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, benzene, ethanol (alcohol), paint and rosin oil;
4) Flammable solids, substances prone to spontaneous combustion and substances releasing flammable gas when wet, such as matches, flashlight powder, solid alcohol, celluloid, and other flammable solids; yellow or white phosphorous, nitrocellulose (including film), oilpaper and its products, and other articles prone to spontaneous combustion; metallic sodium, potassium, calcium carbide (acetylide), Mg-Al powder, and other articles releasing flammable gas when wet;
5) Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, including sodium dioxide, potassium peroxide, lead peroxide, acetyl hydro peroxide, and other inorganic and organic oxidants;
6) Toxic and infectious substances, including cyanide, highly toxic pesticides, and other toxic articles;
7) Radioactive materials, such as radioisotopes, and other radioactive particles;
8) Corrosives, including sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, liquid storage batteries, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide;
9) Other articles hazarding flight safety as specified in ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, such as strong magnetic material possibly interfering the normal working of aircraft instruments and substances with strong irritant odors;
10) Other articles that are not permitted to be carried or transported as stipulated by Chinese laws and regulations.
II. Regulations for lithium batteries transported as baggage
III. Overview of Lithium Batteries and Lithium Battery-Operated Devices for Baggage Transport
Item | Rated Energy or Lithium Content Limit | Baggage Type | Quantity Limit | Approval | Protective Measures | Notification to the Captain | |
Personal Consumer Equipment | ≤ 2g or ≤ 100Wh | Checked or Carry-on | * | ----- | Prevent accidental activation: Fully powered off (must not be in sleep or hibernation mode)* | ----- | |
2g~8g 100Wh ~ 160Wh (for PMED only) | Operator’s approval | ||||||
Spare batteries for personal consumer electronic devices | ≤2g or ≤100Wh | Carry-on | * | ----- | Individual protection | ----- | |
2g ~ 8g (for PMED spare batteries only) | 2 pieces per person | Operator’s approval | ----- | ||||
100Wh~160Wh | |||||||
Luggage with installed lithium batteries | ≦0.3g or ≦2.7Wh | Checked or carry-on | ----- | ----- | Prevent accidental activation | ----- | |
0.3g~2g 2.7Wh~100Wh Detachable type | Batteries must be removed for carry-on. The baggage can be checked or carried on. | ----- | ----- | Battery short circuit prevention: The battery should be placed in the seat pocket or under the seat (must be secured to prevent slipping). | ----- | ||
0.3g~2g 2.7Wh~100Wh Non-detachable type | Carrying is banned | ||||||
Exceeding 100Wh | Carrying is banned | ||||||
Electric wheelchair or mobility device | Sufficient battery protection design | ----- | Checked baggage | ----- | Inform each operator in advance to make proper arrangements. | The battery is protected against short circuits and damage. | Notify the captain. |
Insufficient battery protection design | ≦300Wh | The battery must be removed and handheld. | |||||
Spare batteries for electric wheelchairs or mobility devices | ≦160Wh | Handheld | Two pieces per person | ||||
≦300Wh | One piece per person |
*Quantity Limit: Each traveler may carry no more than 15 lithium battery-operated portable electronic devices (PEDs), and the total number of spare batteries (including all types of batteries) cannot exceed 20 pieces.
*To prevent accidental activation, devices must be completely powered off unless they only contain lithium batteries that do not exceed the following standards: for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3g; or for lithium-ion batteries, a watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh.
Note: This form is for quick reference on-site; for detailed regulations, please call Xiamen Airlines official customer service at 95557.