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Packaging Guidelines

Get helpful packaging recommendations and guidelines for many types of shipments.
- Packaging Advisor
- Packaging Guidelines
Packing Materials

From peanuts to foam, learn about options for internal-cushioning when packing your shipment.
- Packing Materials
Special-Care Shipments

Learn more about shipments that are regulated or require special packaging care.
Supplies, Forms, Documents and Labels

Understand and access required documentation, forms, supplies and labels for your shipment.
- Documents and Labels
- Supplies and Forms

Common Questions

Getting Supplies to Create Your Order

How/where do I get shipment labels or receipts?

You can quickly print your labels and receipts after submitting your shipment information or reprint from shipping history.

Creating a Return Shipment

How do I create a return shipment?

If you have a ups.com user ID, log in and select Shipping from the menu at the top. Then select Return Shipment from the Shipping menu to start the return process.

What is the difference between 1 UPS Collection Attempt and 3 UPS Collection Attempts?

"UPS 1 Collection Attempt" is a service option available with UPS Returns® or UPS Import Control®that allows the shipper to specify a single driver attempt to collect a UPS package for return. The UPS driver brings the shipment label to the collection location and collects the package. If the package cannot be collected, the label is left for the recipient to return the package via any UPS method.

Similarly, the "UPS 3 Collection Attempts" allows the shipper to specify three driver attempts to retrieve a package for return. After the third collection attempt, the label is returned to UPS.

Best Ways to Package Your Shipment

When I ship a package with UPS, are there any guidelines for the packaging of my shipment?

You can help to make sure that your package arrives safely and on time with these packaging guidelines and procedures developed from UPS research.

Use a rigid box with flaps intact.
Remove any labels, hazardous materials indicators, and other previous and now irrelevant shipment markings from the box.
Wrap all items separately.
Use adequate cushioning material.
Use strong tape designed for shipping.
Do not use string or paper over-wrap.
Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information.
Place a duplicate address label inside the package.

What if I want to ship merchandise that does not fit into any of the package categories?

UPS Freight Less-than-Truckload (“LTL”) transportation services are offered by TFI International Inc., its affiliates or divisions (including without limitation TForce Freight), which are not affiliated with United Parcel Service, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or related entities (“UPS”). UPS assumes no liability in connection with UPS Freight LTL transportation services or any other services offered or provided by TFI International Inc. or its affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries or related entities.

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Packaging and Supplies Support

Need to order shipping supplies? We've got you covered.

Packaging Guidelines

Packing Materials

Special-Care Shipments

Supplies, Forms, Documents and Labels

Common Questions