UPS Shipping Costs and Rates Guides

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Daily Rates

Daily rates will apply if you have a scheduled UPS pickup, or have a UPS contract that provides you with daily rates.

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Retail Rates

Retail rates will apply if you ship from a UPS location, don’t have a payment account or scheduled pickup service with UPS, or you ship infrequently using a payment card.

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Air Freight Rates

Air Freight is for larger shipments that may or may not require a pallet. This can include services like pickup, collection, delivery and customs clearance.

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FAQ

How much will it cost to ship my package?

The cost of your shipment will depend on its origin, destination, service, package weight and other considerations.

To get your best estimate on shipment cost, use our Calculate Time and Cost tool.

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How long will it take for my package to arrive at its destination?
When using the Calculate Time and Cost tool, we’ll show you a list of different options to choose from to get your shipment to its destination on time. Delivery times, as well as latest pickup times, will be displayed on the same screen so you can best choose the option for you.
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Are there certain items that can’t be shipped?

We have a guide to walk you through what we can and can’t ship. Learn how to safely and successfully transport hazardous materials.

View HazMat Shipping Guide

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What are the UPS Ground with Freight rates?

You can obtain a rate for shipments over 150 lbs using your customer’s less-than-truckload shipping information.

This type of shipping is ideal for businesses that ship to facilities not designed to handle pallets, don’t have receiving docks and don’t require lift gate service.

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Important Updates

Ground Saver: Non-Compliant Label Fee

Effective on or after May 4, 2026, a $5.00 per package Non-Compliant Label Fee will apply to each UPS Ground Saver package if the Customer fails to:

  • Comply with the labeling requirements set forth in the UPS Guide to Labeling Supplement – UPS Ground Saver; or
  • Use the latest version of an approved shipping system that meets UPS’s requirements at the time of shipment for processing UPS Ground Saver packages.

See UPS Ground Saver for more information.

Customs Brokerage Partner Government Agency (PGA) Disclaimer Fee: Effective April 13, 2026
Effective April 13, 2026, the PGA Disclaimer Fee will increase from $1.00 per disclaimer to $2.50 per disclaimer.
Domestic Fuel Surcharge

Effective March 9, 2026, the U.S. Ground Domestic and the UPS Ground Saver® Fuel Surcharge and the U.S. Domestic Air Fuel Surcharge will change. Details on these changes can be found using the link below:

Read More About the Rate Change

International Ground Fuel Surcharge

Effective March 2, 2026, the U.S. International Ground Export Import Fuel Surcharge will
change. Details on these changes can be found using the link below:

Read More About the Rate Change

Additional Rate and Surcharge Guides

How much will it cost to ship my package?

The cost of your shipment will depend on its origin, destination, service, package weight and other considerations.

To get your best estimate on shipment cost, use our Calculate Time and Cost tool.

How long will it take for my package to arrive at its destination?
When using the Calculate Time and Cost tool, we’ll show you a list of different options to choose from to get your shipment to its destination on time. Delivery times, as well as latest pickup times, will be displayed on the same screen so you can best choose the option for you.
Are there certain items that can’t be shipped?

We have a guide to walk you through what we can and can’t ship. Learn how to safely and successfully transport hazardous materials.

View HazMat Shipping Guide

What are the UPS Ground with Freight rates?

You can obtain a rate for shipments over 150 lbs using your customer’s less-than-truckload shipping information.

This type of shipping is ideal for businesses that ship to facilities not designed to handle pallets, don’t have receiving docks and don’t require lift gate service.