11 procedural steps, ~6 working days pre-gate-out (excluding transit). Equipment scope: Li-ion battery-bearing solar BoS items — Deye SUN 5–25K-SG01HP3 hybrid + BOS-G LFP module (5.12 kWh / 51.2 V / 100 Ah) and Sungrow SH5–12T hybrid + SBR064–256 (3.2 kWh/module) and SBH100–400 (5 kWh/module) reference models named for label/spec sizing only (model assumptions). Horizon: 2026 CN→CL, multimodal air/ocean+road via Shanghai/Shenzhen/Ningbo → San Antonio/Valparaíso. Evidence dated 2026-09-27. Limitation: this SOP is descriptive of regulatory requirements, not a contract; Chilean HS/duty values are PENDING — lookup on Aduana.
| Question | Decision |
|---|---|
| UN classification | UN3480 (standalone) / UN3481 (in/with equipment) Class 9 |
| UN 38.3 evidence | Required per cell/pack OEM test summary (UN ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7) |
| Air path | IATA DGR 66th ed. (2025) — current order/download from IATA shop |
| Sea path | IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 (res. MSC.496(105)) |
| Road/Chile | NCh 2190:2002 (INN Chile) — Class 9 placard 250×250 mm |
| Lead-time pre-gate | ~6 working days, D0–D0+6d |
This SOP defines labeling, marking, documentation, and placarding for Class 9 lithium batteries (Li-ion UN 3480 / 3481, Li-metal UN 3090 / 3091) shipped from Mainland China to Chile as part of solar balance-of-system (BoS) equipment — including hybrid inverter battery modules (reference: Deye SUN-5/6/8/10/12/15/20/25K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2 hybrid with BOS-G 5.12 kWh LFP; Sungrow SH5/6/8/10/12T hybrid with SBR064-256 6.4–25.6 kWh and SBH100-400 10–40 kWh), combiner boxes with integrated DC batteries, and PV-mounted ESS units. Applies to air and multimodal ocean/road legs from Shanghai (SHA), Shenzhen (SZX), Ningbo (NGB) to San Antonio (SAI) / Valparaíso (VAP).
[Src: UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 21st revised edition (ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.21) — https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-model-regulations-revised (UNECE publications page for Rev.21, 2019) | accessed 2026-09-27]
| # | Action | Owner | Input | Output | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classify SKU by UN number + Section (I/IB/II) from Wh or Li-equivalent. | Tradvolt DG Officer (IATA Cat 6) | Pack BOM, cell datasheet | DG-CLSS-CNCL-v3.xlsx | UN#, proper shipping name, Section countersigned. |
| 2 | Validate UN 38.3 test summary against cell/pack OEM record. | OEM Compliance Liaison + QA | Cell/pack UN38.3 certificate (CATL/EVE/BYD cell; Deye/Pylontech/Growatt/Sungrow pack) | UN38_3_INDEX_2026.csv | Every shipped cell maps to active UN38.3 entry per ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7. |
| 3 | Confirm Wh on nameplate vs OEM datasheet. | QA Inspector | Nameplate photo, OEM datasheet (e.g., Deye BOS-G, Sungrow SBR/SBH) | PACK_SPEC_VERIFY.pdf | Wh matches datasheet within ±2%. |
| 4 | Print + apply Class 9 lithium battery handling label (≥100×100 mm) with UN#, 24/7 emergency phone, UN38.3 reference. | CN Warehouse Packing Lead | Class 9 label template (UN3090/UN3480 set) | Labelled inner carton | Each inner package bears abrasion-resistant Class 9 label per IATA DGR 7.2.x and UN ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.21 §4. |
| 5 | Mark outer carton: CAO (if required), orientation arrows, consignor/consignee, net weight. | CN Warehouse Packing Lead | Commercial invoice, packing list | Marked outer carton | All marks durable, EN + ES for CL leg. |
| 6 | Print UN specification mark (e.g., 4G/X15/S/06/CN/...). | CN Warehouse Packing Lead | UN packaging certificate | UN code on carton | Code legible, complete, matches material spec per UN POP (Chapter 6.1). |
| 7 | Complete Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) — IATA-approved form, English, signed by IATA-trained shipper. | DG Officer (IATA Cat 6) | DG worksheet, packing list | DGD-CN-CL-YYYYMMDD.pdf ×4 | DGD signed, no handwritten corrections, accompanies consignment. |
| 8 | Multimodal/road: apply Class 9 placard on all 4 sides (≥250×250 mm). | CN forwarder + CL trucking partner | Class 9 placard | Placarded trailer/container | Placards visible per IMDG Amdt 41-22 and NCh 2190:2002. |
| 9 | Pre-departure inspection by independent DG inspector (IATA Cat 6). | 3rd-party DG inspector | DGD, packing list, worksheet | DG_INSP_RPT_*.pdf | "Accept to Load" stamp; non-conformities block shipment. |
| 10 | Pre-file Chilean customs entry (MIC/DTA + DG addendum) on Aduana. | Chilean customs broker | DGD, invoice, packing list, HS code | DIP receipt | DIP acknowledged. |
| 11 | Submit to carrier; archive DGD, inspection report, customs filing ≥2 years. | Logistics Manager | All prior docs | CN-CL-EXPORT-*/ | Archive checksum logged; retention clock started. |
[Src: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 66th edition (2025) — order/download via IATA Publications shop: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ (programme landing; DGR 66th ed. effective 1 Jan 2025) | accessed 2026-09-27]
[Src: IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 (resolution MSC.496(105), 2022) — IMO publication page: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Pages/DangerousGoods.aspx (IMO DangerousGoods publication index; IMDG Code consolidated incl. Amdt 41-22) | accessed 2026-09-27]
[Src: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, 7th revised edition (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.7) — UNECE publications page: https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-manual-tests-and-criteria (canonical UN page; Rev.7 supersedes Rev.6) | accessed 2026-09-27]
[Src: NCh 2190:2002 — Transporte de sustancias peligrosas — Clasificación, etiquetas y rótulos (INN Chile catalog): https://ecommerce.inn.cl/nch2190-2002 (INN Chile catalog entry for NCh 2190:2002; Class 9 placard ≥250×250 mm) | accessed 2026-09-27]
| Item | HS (CN / CL reference) | MFN duty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li-ion standalone (UN3480) | 8507.60 / CL 8507.60 — PENDING — lookup | CN rebate: PENDING · CL ad-valorem: PENDING | Aduana CL HS 8507.60 — https://www.aduana.cl/tramites/orientacion-al-clasificador/consulta-de-clasificacion-arancelaria (Aduana HS query result page for HS 8507.60) | accessed 2026-09-27 |
| Li-ion in/with equipment (UN3481) | 8507.60 / CL 8507.60 — PENDING — lookup | PENDING | Aduana CL — https://www.aduana.cl/tramites/orientacion-al-clasificador/consulta-de-clasificacion-arancelaria | accessed 2026-09-27 |
| Li-metal (UN3090/3091) | 8506.50 / CL 8506.50 — PENDING — lookup | PENDING | Aduana CL HS query — https://www.aduana.cl/tramites/orientacion-al-clasificador/consulta-de-clasificacion-arancelaria | accessed 2026-09-27 |
| BoS enclosure/combiner+bat | 8537.10 / CL 8537.10 — PENDING — lookup | PENDING | Aduana CL — https://www.aduana.cl/tramites/orientacion-al-clasificador/consulta-de-clasificacion-arancelaria | accessed 2026-09-27 |
[Src: ICC Incoterms® 2020 rules page — https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-27]
[Src: Servicio de Aduanas de Chile — HS query tool (consulta de clasificación arancelaria) — https://www.aduana.cl/tramites/orientacion-al-clasificador/consulta-de-clasificacion-arancelaria | accessed 2026-09-27]
| Phase | Activity | Start | Finish | Predecessor | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Receive BOQ/pack list | D0 | D0+1d | — | 1d |
| 1 | Classify SKU (UN, Section) | D0+1d | D0+2d | P0 | 1d |
| 2 | UN 38.3 validation | D0+1d | D0+2d | P0 | 1d (parallel) |
| 3 | Inner label print/apply | D0+3d | D0+4d | P1,P2 | 1–2d |
| 4 | Outer carton mark + UN code | D0+4d | D0+5d | P3 | 1d |
| 5 | DGD prepare + sign | D0+4d | D0+5d | P1,P2 | 0.5d |
| 6 | Pre-departure DG inspection | D0+5d | D0+5d EOD | P3,P4,P5 | 0.5d |
| 7 | CL customs pre-file | D0+4d | D0+5d | P5 | 0.5d (parallel) |
| 8 | Carrier hand-over + archive | D0+6d | D0+6d | P6,P7 | 0.5d |
| 9 | Ocean SHA→SAI | D0+7d | ~D0+38d (indicative) | P8 | ~30d |
| 10 | Air SHA→SCL | D0+7d | ~D0+9d (indicative) | P8 | ~2d |
| Cost element | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 label 100×100 mm | indicative — UNCERTAIN | Per label |
| UN-approved packaging | indicative — UNCERTAIN | Per shipment |
| 3rd-party DG inspection | indicative — UNCERTAIN | Flat per inspection |
| DGD admin fee | indicative — UNCERTAIN | Per consignment |
| Duty (CL side) | PENDING — lookup | Per Aduana CL |
| Freight (ocean/air) | indicative — UNCERTAIN | Quoted per shipment |
DG-CLSS-CNCL-v3.xlsx — DG Classification WorksheetUN38_3_INDEX_2026.csv — UN 38.3 test summary indexPACK_SPEC_VERIFY.pdf — Pack specification verificationDGD-CN-CL-YYYYMMDD.pdf — Shipper's Declaration (4 copies)DG_INSP_RPT_*.pdf — DG inspection reportCOMMERCIAL_INVOICE.pdfPACKING_LIST.pdf with UN# referenceUN_PKG_CERT.pdf — UN packaging certificateDIP_CHILE.pdf — Aduana DIP receiptCN-CL-EXPORT-YYYYMMDD/ — Archive folder