Sending item with AAA battery overseas

[tcrazer]

Just read the dangerous and prohibited items guide on the Auspost website and it says dry cell batteries are permitted as long as its not connected to the device.  As it is permitted would I need to tell the Auspost staff that my item has a AAA battery inside?

[iainlouden]

It's permitted to send it so don't tell them unless you want a potential drama....not all AusPost staff are created equal...but don't send it with the battery connected...slip a bit of thin plastic between one end of the battery and its contact...that prevents the device being activated during shipment.

[lyndal1838]

Just take the batteries out and wrap them seperately.

If the parcel is x-rayed it can be seen that the batteries are not in the device and may save the parcel being opened.

[cq_tech]

As the Dangerous Goods Declaration on the front of the package asks only if you're sending any banned or prohibited items, you can quite legally and safely sign it with impunity and no comeback, as you will have followed the law to the letter. You are not required to declare it, so instead of opening any unnecessary cans of worms, simply sign the thing and say nothing.

[tcrazer]

Thanks for the responses.