Failure to plan for surcharges and additional fees can significantly impact your shipping budget. To prevent unexpected costs, we've compiled a comprehensive list of the surcharges imposed by FedEx. This information will empower you to make informed decisions and ensure that you only pay what you should for your shipments.
FedEx shipping rates are diverse, influenced by factors such as service type, package size and weight, shipping distance, and delivery speed. Faster services tend to come at a higher cost. Beyond the standard rates, FedEx offers extra services, like 'Hold at FedEx Location' and ‘Signature Delivery,’ which can add to your overall shipping expenses.
The table below contains rate ranges for the different FedEx services based on package weight.
|
Weight |
FedEx First Overnight |
FedEx Priority Overnight |
FedEx Standard Overnight |
FedEx 2Day A.M. |
FedEx 2Day |
FedEx Express Saver |
FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery |
|
1–10 pounds |
$68.04–$199.53 |
$37.04–$168.53 |
$33.87–$165.22 |
$25.37–$127.21 |
$22.59–$106.40 |
$21.03–$91.63 |
$10.10–$22.40 |
|
11–20 pounds |
$93.53–$280.16 |
$62.53–$ 249.16 |
$55.08–$241.82 |
$36.28–$ 206.09 |
$33.06–$176.30 |
$32.41–$149.10 |
$14.17–$36.17 |
|
21–30 pounds |
$109.85–$367.87 |
$78.85–$ 336.87 |
$73.68–$319.81 |
$57.43–$276.22 |
$49.83–$243.54 |
$45.48–$205.05 |
$16.80–$51.83 |
|
31–40 pounds |
$128.73–$435.45 |
$97.73–$404.45 |
$92.11–$387.40 |
$74.31–$ 362.84 |
$63.05–$312.64 |
$61.81–$ 259.57 |
$20.29–$63.95 |
|
41–50 pounds |
$149.28–$510.78 |
$118.28–$479.78 |
$112.52–$462.75 |
$94.83–$ 438.26 |
$82.33–$359.69 |
$79.96–$308.02 |
$23.15–$74.72 |
|
51–60 pounds |
$185.48–$613.46 |
$154.48–$582.46 |
$133.04–$565.44 |
$114.67–$522.93 |
$93.47–$424.98 |
$91.63–$373.06 |
$24.85–$81.11 |
|
61–70 pounds |
$214.21–$698.31 |
$183.21–$667.31 |
$151.33–$650.28 |
$133.01–$602.70 |
$108.74–$479.00 |
$104.68–$436.39 |
$26.09–$85.57 |
|
71–80 pounds |
$240.75–$771.08 |
$209.75–$740.08 |
$191.69–$723.06 |
$148.00–$700.62 |
$130.97–$567.08 |
$115.84–$485.47 |
$29.42–$88.68 |
|
81–90 pounds |
$266.99–$908.37 |
$235.99–$877.37 |
$213.16–$860.16 |
$171.05–$769.92 |
$144.91–$591.95 |
$126.79–$527.74 |
$39.94–$98.49 |
|
91–100 pounds |
$289.80–$1,063.00 |
$258.80–$1,032.00 |
$250.01–$983.00 |
$186.00–$873.00 |
$162.14–$736.00 |
$144.09–$627.00 |
$53.80–$106.01 |
|
101–110 pounds |
$299.97–$1,169.30 |
$268.66–$1,135.20 |
$262.60–$1,081.30 |
$215.13–$960.30 |
$173.72–$809.60 |
$164.63–$689.70 |
$64.23–$114.63 |
|
111–120 pounds |
$329.67–$1,275.60 |
$295.26–$1,238.40 |
$288.60–$1,179.60 |
$236.43–$1,047.60 |
$190.92–$883.20 |
$180.93–$752.40 |
$72.54–$123.65 |
|
121–130 pounds |
$359.37–$1,381.90 |
$321.86–$1,341.60 |
$314.60–$1,277.90 |
$257.73–$1,134.90 |
$208.12–$956.80 |
$197.23–$815.10 |
$81.80–$137.13 |
|
131–140 pounds |
$389.07–$1,488.20 |
$348.46–$1,444.80 |
$340.60–$1,376.20 |
$279.03–$1,222.20 |
$225.32–$1,030.40 |
$213.53–$877.80 |
$88.27–$144.63 |
|
141–150 pounds |
$418.77–$1,594.50 |
$375.06–$1,548.00 |
$366.60–$1,474.50 |
$300.33–$1,309.50 |
$242.52–$1,104.00 |
$229.83–$940.50 |
$97.33–$152.56 |
On August 29, 2023, FedEx announced adjusted shipping rates for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight.
Below are FedEx rate increases for 2023, to be implemented from Jan. 1st, 2024
For a full view of the changes, visit and compare the 2023 FedEx Standard List Rates and the new 2024 FedEx Rates.
FedEx does have extra charges that apply on top of the standard shipping rate, and these can mainly be grouped into two categories: Value Added Services and Surcharges.
If you're asking "Why did Fedex charge me extra?" read this blog!
FedEx has many different surcharges. Below are a few examples of them. Refer to the FedEx Additional Fees page for full details.
|
FedEx Surcharge |
Description |
|
Additional Handling Surcharge |
An extra fee is applied to packages that require special handling due to size, weight, or packaging. |
|
Address Correction |
A fee for correcting or validating recipient addresses to ensure accurate delivery. |
|
Clearance Fee |
Charged for customs clearance services when shipping internationally. |
|
Dangerous Goods |
A fee for shipping hazardous materials or items classified as dangerous goods, e.g., lab chemicals. |
|
Declared Value |
An optional service fee based on the declared value of the shipment for added insurance coverage. |
|
Delivery Area Surcharge |
Applied to shipments delivered to remote or limited-access areas. |
|
Delivery Reattempt |
A fee for making additional delivery attempts if the initial one is unsuccessful. |
|
Extended Service Area Delivery/Pickup |
An additional charge for shipping to or from locations outside standard service areas. |
|
FedEx Delivery Signature Options |
Fees associated with various signature options, like requiring a recipient's signature upon delivery. |
|
FedEx On Demand Care |
|
|
Inside Delivery/Pickup Charge |
An extra fee for delivery or pickup inside a building or facility. |
|
Oversize Charge |
Applied to packages exceeding specified size or weight limits. |
|
Residential Delivery/Pickup Charge |
A fee for delivering or picking up packages at residential addresses. |
The following is a list of UPS surcharges in 2023. Check UPS daily rates and retail rates documents for more details and price information.
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UPS Surcharges 2023 |
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FedEx charges you for shipping based on your shipment’s content, weight, size, origin, destination and chosen shipping service. You can use FedEx rate tables or you can use their online shipping calculator for a more precise and customized shipping quote.
Keep in mind that FedEx may verify the weight and volume of your shipment. If the details are found to be inaccurate, you may be charged additional correction and handling fees.
An oversized fee is an additional charge applied to packages that exceed the specified size and weight limits set by the shipping carrier. This fee is levied to cover the extra handling and transportation costs associated with larger or unusually shaped parcels.
The FedEx oversize charge is a fee applied to packages that surpass 96 inches in length or 130 inches in combined length and girth are subject to an oversize fee. The charge is also based on the package’s actual rounded weight or dimensional weight, whichever is greater. Apart from express international shipments, packages are subject to a 90-lb. minimum billable weight.
The FedEx oversize charge is implemented as follows:
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