FedEx Shipping Rules
Complete guide to surcharges, restrictions, and package requirements
DIM Divisor
139
Max Weight
150 lbs
Max Length
108"
Max L+G
165"
Surcharge Types
8
Key Thresholds to Remember
- • Oversize: Length > 96" OR L+G > 130"
- • Additional Handling — Weight: > 50 lbs (US domestic)
- • Additional Handling — Length: > 48"
- • Additional Handling — L+G: > 105"
Surcharge Rules & Triggers
Size & Weight
Additional Handling — Weight (US)
US domestic packages over 50 lbs (international is 55 lbs)
Triggers when:
- • Weight > 50 lbs
Additional Handling — Weight (International)
International packages over 55 lbs (effective 2025)
Triggers when:
- • Weight > 55 lbs
Additional Handling — Length
Longest side over 48 inches (40 lb min billable from Jan 13, 2025)
Triggers when:
- • Length > 48"
Additional Handling — Second-longest side
Second-longest side over 30 inches (40 lb min billable from Jan 13, 2025)
Triggers when:
- • Second-longest side > 30"
Additional Handling — Length+Girth
Length + girth over 105 inches (40 lb min billable from Jan 13, 2025)
Triggers when:
- • Length + Girth > 105"
Oversize Package
Length over 96 inches OR length+girth over 130 inches (90 lb min billable, replaces AH)
Triggers when:
- • Length > 96"
Oversize Package
Length over 96 inches OR length+girth over 130 inches (90 lb min billable, replaces AH)
Triggers when:
- • Length + Girth > 130"
Delivery Type
Residential Delivery
Applied to all deliveries to residential addresses
Triggers when:
- • Residential delivery address
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