Starting May 11, UPS officially increased fees related to two international business operations.
What exactly was adjusted?
- Paper Commercial Invoice Services Surcharge(Paper commercial invoice surcharge): Increased to $40/ticket
- Disbursement Fee(Handling fee for advance payment): Minimum fee increased to $17
The surcharge for paper commercial invoices primarily affects international shipments that require paper customs invoices. Currently, UPS, FedEx, and DHL are all promoting electronic declarations, and the surcharge for paper invoices has been steadily increasing.
The handling fee for advance payment is a service fee charged by the courier company when collecting customs duties or other fees on behalf of the courier company. The increase in the minimum fee threshold means that the cost ratio of small customs duties collected on behalf of the courier company is higher.
How to deal with it
- Use electronic invoices whenever possible.Prepare electronic commercial invoices in advance to avoid additional fees associated with paper invoices.
- Customs duty prepayment (DDP)If conditions permit, the sender should pay the customs duties in advance to avoid having to pay them on behalf of the sender.
- Pay attention to price changes: can be done CZL shipping cost inquiry Compare the latest prices from various channels
International express delivery fees have been rising in recent years, so it is recommended to regularly check the fee change announcements of various express companies.
source:UPS official website