Demand Surcharge
Demand Surcharge
During times of elevated volumes, high demand for capacity, and increased operating costs across our network, FedEx implements Demand Surcharges1. Demand Surcharges are determined for each market based on regular assessments of shipment volume and capacity within our network to accommodate.
Latest update:
Due to changes in market conditions:
- Demand Surcharge for exports from Latin America and Caribbean countries to Israel is effective from November 4th, 2024, until further notice.
- Demand Surcharge for Latin America and Caribbean imports from Europe is effective from November 4th, 2024, until January 31st, 2025.
FedEx reserves the right to reassess and/or reinstate the Demand Surcharge at its sole discretion.
Click here to view Demand Surcharge applicability, surcharge amounts, and more details.
Surcharge Amount (USD per Pound)
Effective August 5, 2024, due to changes in market conditions, FedEx will be reinstating the Demand Surcharge applicable to international services for Puerto Rico imports from countries in zones F and N*.
Click here to view Puerto Rico import Demand Surcharge details effective August 5, 2024.
*Please refer to your country specific rate guide on fedex.com to see the list of countries applicable to zones F and N.
The following rates are effective from January 1st, 2024, until April 28th, 2024. These surcharges are applicable to Export/Import and 3rd party rate.
| Export Rates | Destination Country |
|---|---|
| Rest of the World | |
| Parcel Rate Per LB | 0.05 |
| Freight Rate Per LB | 0.05 |
| Import Rates | Origin Country |
|---|---|
| Rest of the World | |
| Parcel Rate Per LB | 0.05 |
| Freight Rate Per LB | 0.05 |
Parcel Min. Charge: $1.00 / Shipment
Freight Min. Charge: $50 / Shipment
These surcharges are applicable to Export/Import and 3rd party rate.
| Export Rates | Destination Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Rest of the World | |
| Parcel Rate Per LB | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Freight Rate Per LB | 0.351 | 0.10 |
| Import Rates | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Rest of the World | |
| Parcel Rate Per LB | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Freight Rate Per LB | 0.10 | 0.10 |
Parcel Min. Charge: $1.00 / Shipment
Freight Min. Charge: $50 / Shipment
1Increased from $0.10 per lb. to $0.35 per lb. beginning February 15th, 2021.
1We announced the implementation of Demand Surcharge on all FedEx international shipments beginning April 6, 2020.