About UPS Worldwide Economy

Note: UPS Worldwide Economy is available only if you have a contract for this service.

The UPS Worldwide Economy service is a low-cost deferred international small package service designed for low-weight, low-value shipments.

When working with this service, keep in mind:

UPS Worldwide Economy Service offerings:

  1. Worldwide Economy DDP (Delivered Duties Paid).

  1. Worldwide Economy DDU (Delivered Duties Unpaid).

Master Carton:


A Worldwide Economy DDP or DDU Package can be processed either individually or as part of a Master Carton. All packages must be shipped in a Master Carton to the designated export site as set forth in your contract for the UPS Worldwide Economy service

Note: If you choose to process the packages individually, you must still transport the packages in a Master Carton to the designated export site.

Using UPS WorldShip and Worldwide Economy, you can do the following:

See Process a Shipment with UPS Worldwide Economy and Close Out Worldwide Economy Movement.