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.

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Surcharge Amount (USD per Pound)

2024 Demand Surcharge Rates

The following rates are effective from January 1^st, 2024, until April 28^th, 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

2023 Demand Surcharge Rates

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.