One or more Peak Surcharges will apply to packages shipped during a Peak Period, based on service level and package characteristics. UPS will implement Peak Surcharges to Large Packages and Over Maximum Limit Packages, as well as Additional Handling charges on domestic services only.
From September 9, 2018 through to January 12, 2019, UPS will apply Peak Surcharges, in addition to normal surcharges applicable to such packages. UPS reserves the right to cap irregular, over maximum and large packages as required, to maintain expected service levels.
See fee details below:
|
Rate as of July 2018 |
Additional Peak Surcharge |
Total Peak Charge |
| Additional Handling Charge* |
$12.00 |
$6.00 |
$18.00 |
| Over Maximum Limits** |
$650.00 |
$250.00 |
$900.00 |
| Large Package Surcharge*** |
$65.00 |
$40.00 |
$105.00 |
Please note that the July 2018 rate is subject to change on December 30, 2018.
Additional Handling packages*
There have been changes to the Additional Handling description below:
2018 UPS Terms and Conditions of Service
2018 UPS Rate Guide
- Any article that is not fully encased in corrugated cardboard, including but not limited to metal, wood, hard plastic, soft plastic (e.g., plastic bag) or expanded polystyrene foam (e.g., Styrofoam).
A Peak Surcharge will apply to packages that require special handling, including, but not limited to:
- Any article that is not fully encased in a corrugated cardboard shipping container, including but not limited to any article encased in an outside shipping container made of metal, wood, hard plastic, soft plastic (e.g., plastic bag), or expanded polystyrene foam (e.g., Styrofoam).
- Any cylindrical-like item, such as a barrel, drum, pail, or tire that is not fully encased in a corrugated cardboard shipping container.
- Any package with the longest side exceeding 48 inches (121 cm) or its second-longest side exceeding 30 inches (76 cm).
- Any package with an actual weight of more than 70 pounds.
- Each package in a shipment where the average weight per package is greater than 70 pounds and the weight for each package is not specified on the source document or the UPS automated shipping system used.
Over Maximum Limit**
A Peak Surcharge will be applied to packages with an actual weight of more than 150 pounds (70 kg), or that exceed 108 inches (274 cm) in length or a total of 165 inches (419 cm) in length and girth combined, as measured to determine their billable weight.
Large Package Surcharge*
A Peak Surcharge will be applied to each package when its length plus girth [(2 x width) + (2 x height)] combined exceeds 130 inches/330 centimetres.
