Does FedEx apply a storage fee?

Yes, FedEx charges a storage fee for import shipments that remain uncleared in a FedEx facility. After three business days – from when the packages arrive at the facility – we start to charge a fee for uncleared shipments.

How it’s calculated

The storage fee is based on the total gross weight on the customs declaration. For Japan, each additional business day is calculated at a price of 25 JPY per kilogram or a minimum rate of 1,250 JPY per shipment – whichever is higher.

Storage fee (min. 1,250 JPY) = 25 JPY x (total days of storage – first three business days after arrival) x total gross weight

Who pays the fee?

Whoever pays the duties and taxes, as stated on the air waybill, is also responsible for the storage fee. If there’s no information about the payer, the importer will be billed for the storage fee. It will be billed together with the duties and taxes.

Please note that it’s not possible to hold packages in a FedEx facility for your own reasons such as delaying the delivery date or inventory adjustment.

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