Battery Pack Vibration Pre-Shipment Test — CN→IN Corridor, EVE LF280K LFP Pack
Verdict (answer-first): For a 1–3 pack lot of EVE LF280K-family LFP battery packs consigned CN→IN, this SOP delivers a signed pre-shipment vibration test report in a typical end-to-end duration of 2 working days, subject to shaker availability. Pass criterion per IEC 62619 mechanical tests: no fire, no explosion, no electrolyte leak, no enclosure rupture, post-test cell voltage within 2.5–3.65 V/cell and pack voltage within ±1% of nominal. Equipment family: EVE LF280K 3.2 V / 280 Ah prismatic LFP cell, assembled into 48 V / 51.2 V nominal packs (16S configuration), OEM service manual reference: "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual", Rev. 2024-03. Limitation: HS classification 8507.60 and BCD/IGST/SWS rates are PENDING lookup against Indian Customs ICEGATE at booking. Evidence date for all cited sources: 2026-09-21.
| Parameter | Value / Status |
|---|---|
| Equipment family | EVE LF280K 3.2 V / 280 Ah prismatic LFP cell in 16S pack (48 V / 51.2 V nominal) |
| OEM service manual | "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual", Rev. 2024-03 |
| Lot size scope | 1–3 packs (typical); ISO 2859-1 General Inspection Level II default |
| Typical duration | 2 working days end-to-end |
| Pass criterion | IEC 62619 mechanical tests + post-test cell voltage 2.5–3.65 V, no leak/explosion/fire |
| Mount torque (M8 fixture bolts) | 18 N·m ± 2 N·m (per OEM manual) |
| Pre-test SOC target | 50% ± 5% |
| HS code | 8507.60 — PENDING (lookup on ICEGATE at booking) |
| BCD / IGST / SWS | PENDING (lookup on ICEGATE at booking) |
| Evidence date | 2026-09-21 |
Scope and applicability
Applies to EVE LF280K-family LFP battery packs assembled in China and consigned to India by sea or air, where the buyer requires third-party evidence of mechanical robustness before goods are loaded. The pack family is built on the EVE LF280K 3.2 V / 280 Ah prismatic cell (datasheet https://www.evebattery.com/en/product/lf280k), configured 16S to deliver a nominal 51.2 V / 280 Ah pack. The applicable OEM service manual reference is the "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual" Rev. 2024-03 (downloaded copy held on the TradVolt job file; OEM page: https://www.evebattery.com/en/product/lf280k). Tests are performed against IEC 62619 mechanical test clauses and ICC Incoterms 2020 governs the CN→IN delivery terms. [Claim | Src: IEC 62619 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/60981 | accessed 2026-09-21] [Claim | Src: EVE LF280K product page | URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en/product/lf280k | accessed 2026-09-21] [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
Reference framework
- IEC 62619 — Secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications: safety requirements. [Claim | Src: IEC 62619 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/60981 | accessed 2026-09-21]
- UL 1973 — Batteries for use in stationary and motive auxiliary power applications (mechanical tests clause). [Claim | Src: UL 1973 | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=35575 | accessed 2026-09-21]
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Rev. 7, Section 38.3 (vibration T.1, shock T.2, thermal T.3). [Claim | Src: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Rev. 7 | URL: https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-manual-tests-and-criteria | accessed 2026-09-21]
- ISO 2859-1 — Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes, AQL framework. [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1 | URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/11437.html | accessed 2026-09-21]
- EVE LF280K product page (cell datasheet, 3.2 V / 280 Ah, 16S pack guidance). [Claim | Src: EVE | URL: https://www.evebattery.com/en/product/lf280k | accessed 2026-09-21]
- ICC Incoterms 2020 — delivery and cost allocation on CN→IN leg. [Claim | Src: ICC | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
- FIATA — Multimodal Transport Document framework for export paperwork. [Claim | Src: FIATA | URL: https://fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
- Indian Customs ICEGATE — HS classification and import duty lookup at booking. [Claim | Src: ICEGATE | URL: https://www.icegate.gov.in/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
Duty and HS classification block
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| HS code (battery packs, LFP, industrial) | 8507.60 — PENDING — lookup against Indian Customs ICEGATE for the consignment season at booking. |
| Applicable BCD / IGST / social welfare surcharge | PENDING — lookup on ICEGATE at the time of shipment; rates are sensitive to budget notifications and exemptions (e.g., Phased Manufacturing Programme lists). |
| Customs valuation basis | CIF value per Incoterms 2020 (CIP/CIF) declared on the Bill of Entry. [Claim | Src: ICC Incoterms 2020 | URL: https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-21] |
| Official portal | Indian Customs ICEGATE — https://www.icegate.gov.in/ |
| Disclaimer | Duty rates and HS classification are PENDING lookup at the time of each booking against the current ICEGATE tariff file. TradVolt does not hardcode duty rates and is not a customs broker; final entries are filed by the importer's CHA. |
Step-by-step procedure
| Step # | Action | Owner | Input doc | Output doc | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive export booking, PO, and pack list from seller | TradVolt PM | Buyer PO, packing list, commercial invoice | Booking confirmation note | PO numbers, lot size, and pack model (EVE LF280K 16S) match across all three documents |
| 2 | Open job file and define test scope; record OEM manual revision | TradVolt PM | Booking confirmation, "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual" Rev. 2024-03 | Job sheet with profile, axis set, and pass criteria | Profile, axis set, M8 mount torque (18 N·m), SOC target (50% ± 5%), and pass criteria recorded on job sheet |
| 3 | Draw the sample per ISO 2859-1 AQL plan | TradVolt QA | Lot size, AQL table (General Inspection Level II unless buyer specifies Level I or S-1) | Sample selection record | Sample count and pack serial numbers logged |
| 4 | Pre-condition the pack to 50% SOC ± 5% at 25°C ± 2°C | Lab technician | "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual" Rev. 2024-03, pre-conditioning section | Pre-conditioning log | Pack voltage 51.2 V nominal × 0.5 ≈ 25.6 V pack string within ±1%, SOC verified via BMS log |
| 5 | Mount the pack on the electrodynamic shaker using OEM fixture; torque M8 bolts to 18 N·m ± 2 N·m | Lab technician | EVE fixture drawing, calibration certificate of shaker | Mounting photo set + torque log | Pack rigidly bolted; reference accelerometer within 5 g tolerance |
| 6 | Run sweep / random vibration profile per IEC 62619 / UN 38.3 T.1 | Lab technician | Job sheet profile, IEC 62619, UN 38.3 T.1 | Raw acceleration data files (.csv) | X/Y/Z axes run full duration with no controller abort; PSD curves archived |
| 7 | Mid-test inspection (interruption point only if standard requires) | TradVolt QA | Test standard checkpoint list | Mid-test checklist | No new BMS alarms, no leak, no mounting loosening observed |
| 8 | Post-test electrical and visual checks | Lab technician | Post-test checklist, "EVE Energy LF280K User Manual" Rev. 2024-03 acceptance limits | Post-test measurement sheet | Cell voltage 2.5–3.65 V, pack insulation resistance within OEM limits, no enclosure deformation |
| 9 | Compile report and QA Lead sign-off | TradVolt QA Lead | Raw data, calibration certs, photos | TR-VIB-### report (PDF) | Report signed, archived, shared with seller and buyer |
| 10 | Release lot to forwarder and archive job | TradVolt PM | Signed report, FIATA multimodal transport document set | Release note, archived job folder | Forwarder acknowledges release note; archive path recorded |
Document checklist (literal filenames)
buyer_PO_<po-number>_CN-IN.pdfpacking_list_<po-number>_CN-IN.pdfcommercial_invoice_<po-number>_CN-IN.pdfOEM_manual_EVE_LF280K_Rev2024-03.pdfcalibration_certificate_shaker_<id>.pdfISO2859-1_sample_selection_<job-id>.xlsxpre_conditioning_log_<job-id>.csvmounting_photos_<job-id>.ziptorque_log_M8_18Nm_<job-id>.csvraw_acceleration_data_<job-id>.csvpost_test_measurements_<job-id>.csvTR-VIB-<job-id>_test_report.pdfrelease_note_<job-id>.pdfFIATA_FBL_<job-id>.pdf(when multimodal transport document is issued by the forwarder). [Claim | Src: FIATA | URL: https://fiata.org/ | accessed 2026-09-21]
Timeline with dependencies
| Phase | Activity | Depends on | Indicative duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | PO and pack list received | — | indicative 0 days |
| T0+1 | Sample selection per ISO 2859-1 | T0 | indicative 0.5 day |
| T0+1 | Pre-conditioning to 50% SOC ± 5% at 25°C | T0, OEM manual | indicative 4–8 hours per pack |
| T0+2 | Mounting, torque to 18 N·m, accelerometer check | Pre-conditioning complete | indicative 1 hour per pack |
| T0+2 | Vibration run (X/Y/Z per IEC 62619 / UN 38.3 T.1) | Mounting complete, shaker available | indicative 3 hours total |
| T0+3 | Post-test electrical and visual | Vibration run complete | indicative 1 hour |
| T0+3 | Report drafting, QA Lead sign-off, release | All measurements logged | indicative 0.5 day |
| T0+4 | Handover to forwarder for IN leg | Signed report | indicative 0.5 day |
Total indicative end-to-end duration for a 1–3 pack lot: 2 working days, subject to shaker availability and pre-conditioning time. Cost slots for lab time, calibration, and report issuance are indicative and UNCERTAIN at booking; final numbers are quoted on the RFQ.
Sampling and pass/fail criteria
Sample selection follows ISO 2859-1 General Inspection Level II unless the buyer's specification tightens to Level I or S-1. [Claim | Src: ISO 2859-1 | URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/11437.html | accessed 2026-09-21] Pass criteria follow IEC 62619 mechanical tests (no fire, no explosion, no electrolyte leak, no enclosure rupture, post-test cell voltage within 2.5–3.65 V/cell, pack voltage within ±1% of nominal) and UN 38.3 T.1 vibration profile. [Claim | Src: IEC 62619 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/60981 | accessed 2026-09-21] [Claim | Src: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Rev. 7, §38.3 | URL: https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-manual-tests-and-criteria | accessed 2026-09-21]
Document checklist
The printable document checklist with sign-off boxes is delivered as part of the RFQ pack and re-issued with the signed report. Request the checklist + quote via the RFQ form.
Request a quote
Send your PO, pack model (EVE LF280K 16S or equivalent), lot size, and the OEM service manual revision. Request Quote — replies in 48h.
Notes and disclaimers
This SOP describes TradVolt's standard procedure for the CN→IN corridor and the EVE LF280K LFP pack family (16S configuration, 51.2 V nominal). Where the buyer specification, OEM service manual revision, or applicable IEC/UL/UN clause deviates, the stricter document governs. [Claim | Src: IEC 62619 | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/60981 | accessed 2026-09-21] [Claim | Src: UL 1973 | URL: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?UniqueKey=35575 | accessed 2026-09-21] HS codes, duty rates, and exemption status are PENDING — lookup against the current ICEGATE tariff at booking; TradVolt does not provide customs brokerage and does not guarantee rate outcomes. [Claim | Src: ICEGATE | URL: https://www.icegate.gov.in/ | accessed 2026-09-21] For packs other than the EVE LF280K family, this SOP is treated as a model assumption and a job-specific manual review is performed before quoting.