Detailed explanation of cross-border logistics UPS surcharges: a comprehensive analysis from remote surcharges to overweight and over-length charges
Remote surcharge
Remote surcharge is a common surcharge for cross-border logistics. Specifically, for goods within 20kg, if the destination is the United States, 10 yuan x (1 + fuel rate for the month) will be charged; for goods from other countries and above 20kg, the price will be 3.4 yuan/kgx (1 + fuel rate for the month) rate), the minimum consumption is 171 yuan/ticket x (1 + the fuel rate of the month). In addition, according to UPS regulations, if the address is in a remote area, an additional 3.50 yuan per kilogram or a minimum charge of 167 yuan per ticket, whichever is greater, will be charged; for shipments delivered beyond remote areas, then An additional RMB 4.00 will be charged for each kilogram of shipment or a minimum charge of RMB 190 per shipment.
Electronic Signature Fee and Delivery Confirmation Signature Service
Before delivering the package, the sender can choose the UPS delivery confirmation signature service. This service is divided into two types: requiring a delivery confirmation signature (charged 16 yuan per item) and requiring an adult signature for delivery confirmation (each item Charge 25 yuan), you can only choose one of the two. It is worth noting that if you choose the Require Adult Signature for Delivery Confirmation service, only adults can sign for the shipment.
Residential address delivery surcharge
For residential address delivery, an additional RMB 20 will be charged per shipment, while for shipments shipped using UPS Global Express Freight service, an additional RMB 705 will be charged per shipment.
Additional handling fee for pallets exceeding the limited size
When the volumetric weight of the shipment transported using UPS Global Express Freight service exceeds the maximum size and weight limit on “ups.com/palletmaximums”, an additional CNY 321 will be charged per pallet.
Overweight, overlength fees and other additional fees
For overweight or overlong packages, an additional RMB 40 will be charged for each package. The conditions include but are not limited to: non-carton packaging items, cylindrical items, the longest edge length exceeds 152cm or the second longest edge exceeds 77cm Packages, packages with actual weight greater than 32kg, etc. In addition, there are other fees such as address change (an additional RMB 73 per package), advance service fee (charged at 2% of import duties and taxes, and a minimum of RMB 20 per shipment), etc. additional charges.
Import control and removal of commercial invoice services
To help customers better manage the import and export process, UPS provides import control services, allowing customers to provide exporters with shipping labels and commercial invoices, and these documents can be delivered through different methods. In addition, for importers who wish to remove commercial invoices before delivery, UPS also provides related services for a fee of 135 yuan per shipment.
The above lists some of the additional costs that UPS may incur during cross-border logistics. The specific costs may change based on actual conditions. It is recommended to consult UPS officials in detail to obtain the latest information before using the service.