UPS 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
7
Key Thresholds to Remember
- • Large Package: Length > 96" OR L+G > 130"
- • Additional Handling — Weight: > 50 lbs (U.S. domestic)
- • Additional Handling — Length: > 48"
- • Additional Handling — L+G: > 105" (Only the highest AH applies; Large Package replaces AH)
Surcharge Rules & Triggers
Size & Weight
Additional Handling — Weight
Packages over 50 lbs trigger Additional Handling surcharge
Triggers when:
- • Weight > 50 lbs
Additional Handling — Length
Longest side over 48 inches triggers Additional Handling (40 lb min billable)
Triggers when:
- • Length > 48"
Additional Handling — Second-longest side
Second-longest side over 30 inches triggers Additional Handling (40 lb min billable)
Triggers when:
- •
Additional Handling — Length+Girth
Length + girth over 105 inches triggers Additional Handling (40 lb min billable)
Triggers when:
- • Length + Girth > 105"
Large Package
Length over 96 inches OR length+girth over 130 inches (90 lb min billable, replaces AH)
Triggers when:
- • Length > 96"
Large 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:
- •
Service Specifications
UPS Ground
UPS Next Day Air
UPS 2nd Day Air
💡 Tips to Avoid UPS Surcharges
Packaging Tips
- 📦 Keep packages under 48" length to avoid Additional Handling
- 📏 Stay ≤ 105" L+G to avoid Additional Handling (dimension) and ≤ 130" L+G to avoid Large Package
- ⚖️ Keep weight under 50 lbs to avoid Additional Handling Weight (U.S. domestic)
- 📐 Use smallest box possible - you pay for dimensional weight
Shipping Tips
- 🏢 Ship to commercial addresses when possible
- 📍 Verify addresses to avoid correction fees
- 📅 Avoid peak season when surcharges increase
- 💼 Consider UPS Simple Rate for predictable pricing
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