How to ship luggage

 

Responsible packaging can save you money and improve the safety and handling of your luggage. Follow these guidelines for your shipment.

Steps for how to ship luggage

When shipping luggage or other fragile or unique items, we can handle all the packing for you to ensure protection and peace of mind. Follow these steps to get your shipment ready to take to a FedEx location. 

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1. Inspect luggage

Inspect your luggage to ensure that it is in good shape and meets safety standards. Do not pack items considered Dangerous Goods even though they are "normal" travel items (e.g., hairspray can, cigarette lighters, nail polish, etc.). We cannot ship any package, including luggage, that contains Dangerous Goods.


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2. Attach shipping information

Shipping labels and any additional documents must be secured to the luggage using a tie-on tag. If you don't have a tie-on tag, ask one of our team members for one.   

*FedEx does not accept liability for damage to any type of luggage during transit.


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3. Pack and ship at a FedEx location

Create a shipment at your local FedEx with your shipping information and a payment method. Pricing includes the right FedEx box solution, cushioning materials, and expert packing service.


3. Or pack and ship without visiting a FedEx location

Seal and label package instructions
Seal and label package instructions
Seal and label package instructions

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Obtain a box for your shipment. Fill the bottom of the box with packing material such as loosefill peanuts or air-cellular cushion. Center the shipment inside the box and fill any empty spaces on all sides.

Using the H taping method, apply pressure-sensitive adhesive plastic tape to both the top and bottom of the carton to protect the package and its contents. Tape all seams or flaps.


NOTICE: This packaging information is provided to FedEx customers to help reduce loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive guide for packaging items we accept for transit. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this information. Proper packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper. For more information and comprehensive guidelines, contact the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339; press “81” or say “dangerous goods,” then press “4” for the next available dangerous goods agent. (Outside the U.S., request to speak to a dangerous goods representative.) Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services.