USPS
Balloon Price | For parcels that exceed 84 inches but do not surpass 108 inches in combined length and girth, and weigh less than 20 pounds, the balloon price is applied. If a parcel meets these criteria, mailers are charged the 20-pound postage rate (balloon price) specific to its mail class. |
Dimensional Weight Price | For low-density parcels destined for Zones 1-9 within the domestic services, the postage is determined by either the actual weight or the calculated dimensional weight, whichever is higher, if the parcel exceeds one cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches). |
Nonmachinable Price | A nonmachinable mailpiece refers to an item that must be sorted manually outside the standard automated process, which is more costly to handle. |
Oversized Price | The oversized price applies to parcels with a combined length and girth greater than 108 inches but not exceeding 130 inches, regardless of weight, as long as the weight does not surpass 70 pounds. |
Length Fee and Cubic Fee (Nonstandard Fee) | A length fee is imposed on parcels whose length is between 22 inches and 30 inches or exceeds 30 inches. A cubic fee is charged for parcels with a volume exceeding 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches). |
Dimension Noncompliance Fee (Nonstandard Fee) | Commercial customers are subject to a dimension noncompliance fee if they ship a package over 22 inches in length without accurately reporting the package's dimensions in the Shipping Services file manifests or other approved electronic documentation. |
Nonmachinable Surcharge | A nonmachinable surcharge is applied to First-Class Mail letters (Retail) and First-Class Mail International® letters (Retail) that exhibit one or more nonmachinable characteristics and must be processed outside the standard automated mail process. |
IMpb (Barcode Label) Noncompliance Fee | The IMpb Noncompliance Fee is related to the Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) for certain commercial mail classes and USPS Return services. Mailers must meet specific barcode label thresholds for IMpb Compliance Quality. Failure to meet these thresholds results in the IMpb Noncompliance Fee. |
Oversize / Overweight Item Fee | The Postal Service™ sets a maximum weight limit of 70 pounds and a maximum dimension (length plus girth) of 130 inches for mailpieces. Any item exceeding these limits is considered nonmailable. |
UPS
Additional Handling - Length + Girth | Charged when the combined measurement of the length (longest side) plus girth (2x height + 2x width) exceeds 105 inches. |
Additional Handling - Longest Side | Applied when the longest side of the package is over 48 inches. |
Additional Handling - Second Long Side | Applied when the second-longest side of the package is more than 30 inches. |
Additional Handling - Packaging | Applies when items are in a soft-sided pack (like a poly bag or bubble mailer) that exceeds 18 inches in length, 14 inches in width, or 6 inches in height; also applies if UPS deems your package an Irregular Package based on the contents or packaging. |
Additional Handling - Weight | Applies to domestic packages over 50 pounds and international packages over 55 pounds. |
Additional Handling - Other | Applied if the package doesn't fully encase the items in a corrugated cardboard container, or if the packaging material includes items like canvas, leather, metal, or plastic; or if it has wheels, casters, handles, or straps, among other criteria. The package is "irregular" or cylindrical-like, including but not limited to buckets, barrels, cans, drums, mailing tubes, or pails. The package requires special handling, as UPS determines in its sole discretion. |
Additional Tariff Lines | May apply to international packages with more line items on a Commercial Invoice than a preset number. |
Address Correction Surcharge | Charged when an incorrect or incomplete address is provided, requiring UPS to correct it to ensure proper delivery. |
Admin Fees | Fee for using the landed cost calculator. |
Adult Signature Required | The cost of adding Adult Signature Confirmation to a package. |
Agri Processing Fee | Extra processing fees for import commodities regulated by the Food Inspection Agency. |
Billing Adjustment | Credited when UPS finds you've paid more than necessary for shipping. |
Brokerage Fees | Fees for clearing packages through customs in foreign countries. |
Brokerage GST | 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) applied to Canadian imported shipments valued above the de minimis. |
Ca British Columbia PST | Provincial Sales Tax (PST) for shipments to British Columbia, Canada. |
Ca Customs HST | Harmonization Sales Tax (HST) for shipments to certain provinces in Canada, combining PST and GST. |
Customs GST | Goods and Services Tax (GST) applied when a foreign country's customs department processes a shipment. |
Declared Value | Charges for declared values from $100.01 to $300.00 at $3.45, and for values over $300.00, an additional charge per $100.00 (or portion thereof). |
Delivery Area Surcharge - Congested Area | Applied to packages going to congested ZIP codes, such as those in high-traffic areas. |
Delivery Area Surcharge - Rural | Imposed on packages going to rural ZIP codes where delivery takes longer. |
Delivery Area Surcharge - Super Rural | Applied to packages going to extremely rural areas, such as isolated farms. |
Delivery Area Surcharge Extended (Commercial) | Charged for shipments to certain commercial addresses in extended areas. |
Delivery Confirmation Signature | Fee for adding Signature Confirmation service to a package. |
Delivery Confirmation Signature - Commercial | Fee for adding Signature Confirmation service to a package destined for a commercial address. |
Delivery Intercept | Applied when UPS intercepts and reroutes a shipment, either returning it to the sender or delivering it at a later date. |
Disbursement Fee | Charged when UPS advances taxes and duties to customs on behalf of the payer, either a minimum fee or a percentage of the package value. |
Dutiable Permit | Brokerage-related fee for permits. |
Duty Amount | Applied when UPS advances customs duties to expedite clearance. |
Duty and Tax Forwarding Surcharge | Applied when the shipper requests duties and taxes to be billed to themselves or a third party. |
Early Surcharge | Additional charge for shipments using UPS Next Day Air® Early service. |
Entry Prep Fee | Broker fee for shipments sent via UPS Standard to Canada. |
Excise Tax | Taxes required on specific goods or services like fuel, tobacco, and alcohol. |
Extended Area Surcharge | Applied to shipments to destinations UPS considers extended areas. |
Fuel Surcharge | Fluctuating surcharge based on current fuel prices, impacting certain shipments. |
Future Day Pickup - Web Request | Surcharge for scheduling a package pickup in advance online. |
Guaranteed Service Refund | Applied when UPS credits the full cost of shipments delivered late. |
Inspection Fees | Fees for packages undergoing further inspection in a country's customs department. |
Large Package Surcharge | Applied to packages over 90 pounds (or have a dimensional weight that is over 90 pounds), or with dimensions exceeding 130 inches in length plus girth, or 96 inches in length. |
Large Package Surcharge Comm - Length | For commercial addresses, applied to packages over 90 pounds, or with dimensions exceeding 130 inches in length plus girth, or 96 inches in length. |
Large Package Surcharge Residential - Length + Girth | For residential addresses, applied to packages over 90 pounds, or with dimensions exceeding 130 inches in length plus girth, or 96 inches in length. |
Missing PLD Fee | Applied when a package label is over 100 days old, previously refunded, or previously used. |
Non-Standard Fee – Length Fee > 22" | Applied to UPS® Ground Saver packages with any side exceeding 22 inches but less than or equal to 30 inches. |
Non-Standard Fee – Length Fee > 30" | Applied to UPS® Ground Saver packages with any side exceeding 30 inches. |
Non-Standard Fee – Cube Fee > 2 Cubic Feet | Applied to UPS® Ground Saver packages larger than 2 cubic feet in volume. |
Over Maximum Length | Applied to packages exceeding 108 inches in length, or 165 inches in length plus girth. |
Over Maximum Weight | Applied to packages over 150 pounds. |
Peak Surcharge - Commercial | Surcharge for packages going to commercial addresses during peak holiday season. |
Peak Surcharge - Residential | Surcharge for packages going to residential addresses during peak holiday season. |
Pickup Area Surcharge - Extended | Applied to packages picked up from extended areas. |
PST Manitoba | Provincial Sales Tax for shipments to Manitoba, Canada. |
PST Quebec | Provincial Sales Tax for shipments to Quebec, Canada. |
QST | Quebec Sales Tax, unique to Quebec, Canada. |
Remote Area Surcharge | Applied to packages destined to/from Alaska or Hawaii, and some international shipments. |
Remote Area Surcharge - Extended | Surcharge for areas deemed extended in Alaska and Hawaii, and some international shipments. |
Reroute - Web Request | Applied when a package is rerouted based on a web request. |
Reschedule Delivery | Applied when a delivery is rescheduled based on a phone request. |
Residential Adjustment | Correction when a shipment was marked as commercial but is actually residential. |
Residential Delivery Surcharge | Applies to every package delivered to a residential address. |
Return to Sender - Phone Request | Applied when a package is returned to the sender based on a phone request. |
Return to Sender - Web Request | Applied when a package is returned to the sender based on a web request. |
Revalidation - Service Fee | Brokerage-related fee when shipments held by the FDA are released and need to be revalidated. |
Saturday Delivery | Applied when a package is delivered on a Saturday. |
Saturday Processing Fee | Applied when a package is accepted into the network on a Saturday. |
Security Fee | Fee for enhanced security requirements for certain packages. |
Shipping Charge Correction | Applied to correct the postage cost of a shipment (additional cost on top of what you paid for your label.) |
Signature Confirmation | A minor fee for shipments where Signature Confirmation service was added. |
Storage Fee | Applied when UPS holds or stores a package based on either the shipper's or recipient's request. |
Tradegate Charge | A charge for shipments to Australia valued over AUD $1000, with higher fees for values exceeding AUD $10,000. |
Undeliverable Return | Applies when UPS cannot deliver a returned package to your physical address. |
Unexpected Label Use - Refund | A fee for using a label that was previously refunded. The fee covers the full amount of the label. |
Unexpected Label Use - Duplicate | A charge for using a duplicate label; the fee is equal to the cost of the new package shipped with the same label. More charges apply if the label is used more than twice. |
Value Added Tax | Applied when UPS handles Value-Added Tax (VAT) for certain international shipments. |
Zone Adjustment | Applied if UPS delivers to a different zone than specified on your label or if you drop off at a different UPS location than indicated. |
FedEx
Fuel Surcharge | Updated every Monday based on the US Gulf Coast Jet Fuel Index. Applied to the total transportation cost. Check FedEx for the current rate and examples. |
Address Correction | USD 13.60 per shipment |
Third Party Billing Surcharge | 2.5% of the total shipment cost. The surcharge will be charged to the third-party payer. |
Third Party Consignee Surcharge | USD 11.90 per shipment |
FedEx International Broker Select | USD 11.90 per shipment or USD 1.30 per kg, whichever is greater |
Saturday Pick Up | USD 18.10 per shipment |
Saturday Delivery | USD 18.10 per shipment |
Global Print Return Label Surcharge | Free of charge |
Out of Pickup Area Surcharge (OPA) - Tier B | USD 28.20 per shipment or USD 0.43 per kg, whichever is greater |
Out of Pickup Area Surcharge (OPA) - Tier C | USD 36.70 per shipment or USD 0.56 per kg, whichever is greater |
Out of Delivery Area Surcharge (ODA) - Tier A | USD 3.55 per shipment |
Out of Delivery Area Surcharge (ODA) - Tier B | USD 28.20 per shipment or USD 0.43 per kg, whichever is greater |
Out of Delivery Area Surcharge (ODA) - Tier C | USD 36.70 per shipment or USD 0.56 per kg, whichever is greater |
Indirect Signature Required (ISR) | USD 3.90 per non-freight shipment (for U.S./Canada residential destinations with declared value under USD 500) |
Direct Signature Required (DSR) | USD 4.40 per non-freight shipment (not for U.S./Canada destinations with declared value over USD 500) |
Adult Signature Required (ASR) | USD 5.40 per non-freight shipment. Note: FedEx may not reroute shipments with this option. |
Residential Delivery Surcharge | USD 4.10 per non-freight shipment or USD 128.80 per freight shipment (for US & Canada). If ODA Surcharge applies, this charge does not. |
Accessible Dangerous Goods | USD 137.40 per shipment or USD 2.36 per kg, whichever is greater. Contact Customer Service for details. |
Inaccessible Dangerous Goods | USD 66.00 per shipment or USD 0.92 per kg, whichever is greater., whichever is higher. Contact Customer Service for details. |
Additional Handling Surcharge - Dimension | USD 30.00 per shipment for IPE, IP & IE. Applies if package is larger than 121 cm on its longest side, 76 cm on its second-longest side, or 266 cm in length and girth. If Oversize Charge applies, this does not. |
Additional Handling Surcharge - Weight | USD 30.00 per shipment for IPE, IP & IE. Applies if package weighs more than 31 kg. |
Additional Handling Surcharge - Packaging | USD 30.00 per shipment for IF, IPE, IP & IE. Applies if package is not fully encased in a cardboard box or if it has certain unusual packaging characteristics. |
Additional Handling Surcharge - Freight | USD 207.63 per freight handling unit for IPF & IEF. This surcharge applies to any freight handling unit that measures greater than 157 |
Oversize Charge | USD 80.00 per shipment. Applies if package exceeds 243 cm in length or 330 cm in length and girth. |
Non-Stackable Surcharge | USD 260.77 per freight handling unit for IPF & IEF. This surcharge applies to any freight handling unit that is non-stackable, which means |
Dry Ice Surcharge | USD 5.90 per shipment. If combined with dangerous goods, only the dangerous goods surcharge applies. |
Duty and Tax | If FedEx pays duties and taxes for a shipment, the responsible party must reimburse FedEx plus a surcharge. Contact Customer Service for details. |
Declared Value Charge for Carriage |
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Priority Alert Plus - Package | USD 75.00 per shipment or USD 3.75 per kg, whichever is greater |
Priority Alert Plus - Freight | USD 625.00 per shipment or USD 1.25 per kg, whichever is greater |
On-demand Care - Package | USD 125.00 per shipment or USD 5.50 per kg, whichever is greater |
On-demand Care - Freight | USD 625.00 per shipment or USD 2.50 per kg, whichever is greater |
Weight Information | Total shipment weight is unlimited. Contact Customer Service for maximum package weight. Rates are based on total shipment weight and rounded up to the next pound. Dimensional weight calculated as (L x W x H) / 139. Minimum weight for certain FedEx boxes applies. |