Products containing batteries must be listed correctly on TikTok Shop.
Before you list your product, you need to identify the battery type and understand any safety or documentation requirements. This guide walks you through how to do that and how to prepare your listing for review.

Part 1: Determine the Battery Type

Before listing your product, confirm what type of battery it contains.

Step 1: Check the Label or Manual

Look at the:

• Product itself
• Packaging
• Instruction manual

Manufacturers usually list the battery type. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Lithium-ion
• Lithium-metal
• Alkaline
• Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)

Step 2: Check the Battery (If Removable)

If the battery can be safely removed:

• Take it out and inspect the casing

Most batteries list:

• Chemistry (Li-ion, Li-polymer, NiMH, NiCd, Alkaline, Lead-acid)
• Voltage (for example, 3.7V or 12V)
• Capacity (mAh or Wh)

Step 3: Confirm With the Supplier or Manufacturer

If the battery is built-in (non-removable):

• Request a battery specification sheet from your supplier or manufacturer

This should confirm:

• Battery chemistry
• Voltage
• Capacity

If the battery is lithium, TikTok Shop requires a UN 38.3 lithium battery test summary. This is a US Department of Transportation (DOT) requirement. You can find the UN38.3 in the manufacturer’s documentation or on their website. For more information, see DOT's Lithium Battery Test Summaries article.

Step 4: Identify if the Battery Is Rechargeable

• Rechargeable: usually Lithium-ion (Li-ion) or Lithium-polymer (Li-Po)
• Non-rechargeable: usually Alkaline or Lithium metal

Step 5: Check for Special Risk Categories

• Lithium-ion / Lithium-metal
  • Requires Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or 38.3 test summaries
  • Must follow specific shipping compliance
• Lead-acid batteries (for example, car or motorcycle batteries)
  • Prohibited on TikTok Shop
• Non-lithium batteries (Alkaline, Silver Oxide, NiMH)
  • Lower requirements
  • Must still be declared
  • No documentation required

Part 2: Prepare to List on TikTok Shop

Step 1: Collect Battery Details

Have the following ready:

• Battery type
• Voltage and capacity
• Rechargeable or disposable
• Built-in or removable

Step 2: Go to Seller Center

1. Log in to Seller Center
2. Go to Products > Add Products
3. Select Add product

Step 3: Enter Product and Battery Information

• Upload images
• Fill in product name, category, and brand
  • Recommended categories will auto-populate based off what you type
• Fill in attributes and any optional attributes
  • In the Battery section, select Yes or No

• Fill in product details and sales information

Step 4: Enter Product Compliance Information

• Declare if your product has CA Prop 65 Reproductive Chemicals or Carcinogens
• Declare if your product is a dangerous goods or hazardous material
• Provide required battery attributes:
  • Battery Type
  • How Batteries Are Packed (built-in, packed with, standalone)
  • Number Of Batteries Or Cells
  • Battery Or Cell Capacity In Wh
  • Battery Or Cell Weight In Grams
• Any other additional attributes

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

• Upload SDS or UN 38.3 test summary if required
• If exempt (for example, AA alkaline batteries), TikTok Shop may only require basic safety information

Step 6: Set Up Shipping

• If the product contains lithium batteries, select shipping options that comply with our logistics requirements
  • This includes entering package weight and dimensions

Step 7: Submit for Review

• TikTok Shop reviews the listing and documents
• If approved, the product goes live
• If rejected, feedback is usually provided (such as missing or expired documents)

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Additional Tips

• If you’re unsure about the battery type, always confirm with your supplier
• Selecting the wrong battery category can lead to rejection
• Prepare SDS and compliance documents in advance to avoid review delays
  • To learn how to obtain an SDS, see Guide to Obtaining a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• For additional methods on listing dangerous goods, see How to List Dangerous Goods.
• Customers returning products containing lithium batteries must follow applicable regulations and any additional hazmat labeling instructions provided in the return instructions.

For more information on listing these products, see Dangerous Goods Policy.