2012 FedEx Rate Changes


Effective Jan. 2, 2012, FedEx Express and FedEx Ground rates will change.

Preview the FedEx Express® and FedEx Ground® standard list rates. 

FedEx will implement the following changes to fees and other surcharges, effective Jan. 2, 2012, unless otherwise noted:

FedEx Express® Changes

  • Residential Delivery Surcharge from $1.50 to $2.

  • Dry Ice Surcharge (Effective Jan. 23, 2012) - A Dry Ice Surcharge will be introduced and will apply to shipments containing dry ice. However, it will not apply to shipments containing both dry ice and dangerous goods (accessible or inaccessible) — in these instances, only dangerous goods charges will be assessed.

    • The surcharge will be applicable to FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx International First®, FedEx International Priority(export and import shipments), and FedEx® International Economy (export and import shipments).

    • The surcharge will be as follows: Greater of $5 per shipment or $0.10 per lb.




FedEx Ground® Changes

  • FedEx Ground® Collect on Delivery (C.O.D.) from $8 to $9 per package.

  • Declared Value Surcharge from $1.80 to $2 per $100 of value.

  • FedEx Ground Greater Than 150 lbs. (Effective Jan.23, 2012) - A change will be implemented for FedEx Ground packages with an actual or dimensional weight that exceeds 150 lbs. (68 kg). The rate for these packages will be based on a prorated 150 lb. (68 kg) per-pound rate.