Passengers and crew are not allowed to carry portable electronic devices containing lithium batteries as checked baggage to, from or within Brazil, unless:

• measures are taken to prevent unintentional activation and to protect the devices from damage; and

• the devices are completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode), except for battery-powered portable electronic tracking devices, which may be transported when intentionally active if the batteries do not exceed:

  • for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3 grams; or

  • for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh.