Based on FedEx China's latest service surcharge and non-standard shipment rules, this article systematically reviews common international express delivery charges such as fuel surcharges, demand surcharges, non-standard parcel fees, heavy cargo fees, and other important billing and operational considerations. This helps shippers anticipate costs in advance and reduce compliance and cost risks in actual operations.
I. Fuel Surcharge and Demand Surcharge
FedEx fuel surchargeUnited States Gulf Coast (USGC) Aviation Fuel IndexBased on this rate, adjustments are made weekly, and a percentage of the total shipping cost is charged. Specific rates are subject to change and are published on the FedEx website.
When there is an increase in shipping volume, tight capacity, rising operating costs, or increased network pressure, FedEx may also temporarily impose tariffs.demand surchargeThis fee primarily applies to services such as International Priority (IPE/IP) and International Economics (IE).
II. Surcharge for Non-Standard Parcels (Regular Express Delivery)
Applicable to International Priority Express (IPE), International Priority Express (IP), and International Economy Express (IE).
1. Additional service fee – Size
- cost195 RMB/piece
- Triggering condition (any one of the following must be met):
- Longest single side > 121 cm
- Second longest side > 76 cm
- Length + circumference > 266 cm
- Volume > 169,901 cubic centimeters
- Minimum billing weight18 kg
2. Additional service fee – weight
- cost195 RMB/piece
- conditionActual weight > 25 kg
3. Additional service fee – Packaging
- cost195 RMB/piece
- Applicable situations include but are not limited to:
- Not fully packed into the corrugated cardboard box
- Use non-standard packaging such as metal, wooden boxes, plastic, and foam.
- Round or cylindrical goods (such as pipes, barrels, tires)
- Exposed straps, wheels, handles, or packaging that may affect the sorting system
If both the "size" and "packaging" conditions are met, the price will still be based on...Size surcharge rules and minimum chargeable weight of 18 kgAs the standard.
III. Fees for Oversized and Unusual Packages
1. Oversized shipments will incur additional charges.
- cost516 RMB/piece
- Triggering condition (any one):
- Longest side > 243 cm
- Length + circumference > 330 cm
- Actual weight > 50 kg
- Volume > 283,168 cubic centimeters
2. Extra charge for non-standard parcels
- cost2,025 RMB/piece
- Triggering condition (any one):
- Longest side > 274 cm
- Length + circumference > 419 cm
- Actual weight > 68 kg
Shipments exceeding the above limits may be refused, returned, or subject to higher surcharges upon acceptance.
IV. Heavy Freight Service Surcharge (IPF / IEF)
1. Additional service fee – Heavy goods
- costRMB 1,384 per heavy cargo handling unit
- conditionLongest side > 157 cm
2. Surcharge for non-stacked shipments
- costRMB 1,750 per unit
- Applicable situations:
- Uneven top or bottom
- Stacking poses a risk of damage.
- The top area is too small to safely bear the weight.
3. Surcharge for non-standard heavy goods
- cost3,326 RMB per unit
- Triggering condition (any one):
- Longest side > 302 cm
- Length + circumference > 762 cm
- Actual weight > 1,995 kg
If multiple heavy cargo surcharges apply simultaneously, only the following applies:The highest feeCalculate and collect.
V. Common Service Surcharges
- Change of address83 yuan/ticket
- Third-party payment surchargeTotal shipping cost: 2.5%
- Third-party recipient99 yuan/ticket
- Designated customs clearance agentPrice: 96 yuan/ticket or 10.7 yuan/kg (whichever is higher)
- Saturday pickup/delivery116 yuan/ticket
- U.S. import processing fees19.3 yuan/ticket
- Document information entry fee (handwritten waybill)20 yuan/ticket
VI. Out-of-area pickup and delivery (OPA / ODA)
Based on the postal code area, they are divided into three levels: A, B, and C.
- Level APartial exemption or low amount
- Level B171 yuan/ticket or 3.9 yuan/kg
- Level C222 yuan/ticket or 5.1 yuan/kg
OPA/ODA fees do not apply to FedEx 10kg/25kg boxes.
VII. Additional Fees for Signing for Delivery and Residential Delivery
- Indirect receipt23 yuan/ticket
- Sign for receipt directly26 yuan/ticket
- Adult signature33 yuan/ticket
- Residential delivery:
- Regular express delivery: 24 yuan/shipment
- Heavy cargo: 891 yuan/shipment (US and Canada)
VIII. Declared Value and Liability for Compensation
- Default compensation cap: US$20/kg or US$100/piece
- Any amount exceeding this limit will be charged.Value surcharge
- Exports to Mainland China (prepayment) / Imports (cash on delivery):
- For every additional 830 yuan declared value, an additional 10.1 yuan will be charged.
The maximum declared value varies depending on the type of service and can be as high as US$100,000.
IX. Rules for Billing Weight and Volumetric Weight
When the volumetric weight is greater than the actual weight, the charge will be based on the volumetric weight.
Length × Width × Height (cm) ÷ 5000 = Volumetric Weight (kg)
Multiple goods according toThe higher of the actual weight or volumetric weight of each item is accumulated..
10. Important Operational and Compliance Tips
- When a non-standard shipment triggers multiple charges simultaneously, only the following applies:The highest itemCalculate and collect.
- Some large and heavy goods need toBook your cabin with FedEx in advance.
- FedEx has the right to remeasure and adjust the cost during the shipping process.
- All prices exclude tax. Final charges are subject to FedEx invoice.
SummarizeFedEx's surcharge system is complex, with core risks concentrated on size, weight, packaging, and delivery area. Before shipping, it's crucial to rigorously verify cargo parameters and destination rules to avoid incurring high surcharges due to "non-standard shipments," especially in cross-border e-commerce and heavy cargo transportation scenarios.
Official original PDF: https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/international/rates/fedex-rates-sur-zh-cn-2026.pdf