Brand New Lithium Cell at 0%? Tablet shipped with depleted battery

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Please know that lithium batteries are now classified as hazardous materials, and shipping them at zero charge may be intentional, It is useful to update one's self on the new rules. Here are many sources:
https://www.google.com/search?sourc...=1T4GGLG_enUS329&q=Shipping+Lithium+batteries