2020 FedEx Rate Changes Overview
Last modified: August 20, 2020.
Last modified: August 20, 2020.
FedEx Express Changes
We announced a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express international shipments beginning April 6.
We implemented this surcharge due to the various COVID-19 containment restrictions issued in countries around the world. Those restrictions are disrupting the global supply chain. As a result, air cargo capacity is limited, and we are incurring incremental costs as we adjust our international networks to best deliver much-needed goods and services in this constrained environment.
Effective August 10, the surcharge amount for some FedEx Express international shipments originating in Asia and destined to Canada will increase from $0.14 per lb. (0.5 kg) to $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg). The shipment minimums will remain the same.
| Special Handling Fees Temporary Surcharge |
Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Import From Asia (Zone K & M) to Canada |
International Package Services | $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $1.40 per shipment |
| International Freight Services | $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment |
For more information on the FedEx response to COVID-19, click here.
We recently announced a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express international shipments beginning April 6.
We implemented this surcharge due to the various COVID-19 containment restrictions issued in countries around the world. Those restrictions are disrupting the global supply chain. As a result, air cargo capacity is limited, and we are incurring incremental costs as we adjust our international networks to best deliver much-needed goods and services in this constrained environment.
Effective May 25, the surcharge amount for most FedEx Express international freight shipments originating in China destined to Canada will increase from $1.26 per lb. (0.5 kg) to $2.24 per lb. (0.5 kg).
| Special Handling Fees Temporary Surcharge |
Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Import From China (Zone N) to Canada |
International Freight Services | $2.24 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment |
For more information on the FedEx response to COVID-19, click here.
We recently announced a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express international shipments beginning April 6.
We implemented this surcharge due to the various COVID-19 containment restrictions issued in countries around the world. Those restrictions are disrupting the global supply chain. As a result, air cargo capacity is limited, and we are incurring incremental costs as we adjust our international networks to best deliver much-needed goods and services in this constrained environment.
Effective April 27, the surcharge amount for most FedEx Express international shipments originating in China and destined to Canada will increase from $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) to $1.26 per lb. (0.5 kg).
This increase will allow us to continue providing the best possible service to our customers during this time.
| Special Handling Fees Temporary Surcharge |
Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Import From China (Zone N) to Canada |
International Package Services | $1.26 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $1.40 per shipment |
| International Freight Services | $1.26 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment |
For more information on the FedEx response to COVID-19, click here.
FedEx will implement the following new surcharge for FedEx Express services, effective April 6, 2020.
FedEx is an essential business keeping commerce moving and delivering critical relief during the COVID-19 crisis. We are still delivering under state-of-emergency and shelter-in-place restrictions issued in various parts of the world.
These restrictions are disrupting the global supply chain. Air cargo capacity is limited, and we’ve had to make adjustments so that our international networks can best deliver much-needed goods and services in this constrained environment.
To continue providing our customers with the best possible service during this time, we are implementing a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express international shipments beginning April 6.
| Special Handling Fees Temporary Surcharge |
Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Export Canada to all destinations, including the U.S. |
International Package Services |
$0.14 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $1.40 per shipment |
| International Freight Services | $0.14 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment | |
| Import From China (Zone N) to Canada |
International Package Services | $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $1.40 per shipment |
| International Freight Services | $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment | |
| From all other zones to Canada |
International Package Services | $0.14 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $1.40 per shipment |
| International Freight Services | $0.14 per lb. (0.5 kg) with a minimum of $70 per shipment |
For more information on the FedEx response to COVID-19, click here.
FedEx will implement the following new surcharges for FedEx Express services, effective January 20, 2020.* For additional details, please see the Rate Guide Amendments.
| Special Handling Fees | Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Handling Surcharge (Dimension, Weight, Packaging) | Intra-Canada Package Services International Package Services |
$15 per shipment |
| Oversize Package Fee | Intra-Canada Package Services International Package Services |
$85 per shipment |
Please note that the 2020 rate and surcharge changes will be automatically updated for customers obtaining courtesy rate quotes using FedEx Ship Manager™ at fedex.ca, FedEx Ship Manager Lite, FedEx Web Services (including FedEx Compatible), and the Get Rates and Transit Times application.
The 2020 surcharge and price changes updates for customers obtaining courtesy rate quotes using FedEx Ship Manager Software, FedEx Ship Manager Server (including FedEx Compatible) will be available for download, prior to the effective date, when the software communicates with FedEx.
*Check your FedEx shipping agreement to determine the net impact of these changes to your shipping costs. Please consult the FedEx Service Guide for additional details regarding applicable services and definitions.
FedEx will implement the following changes to fees and other surcharges, effective January 6, 2020 unless otherwise noted*:
| Special Handling Fees | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Address Correction Fee | $14 per shipment | $14.50 per shipment |
| Dangerous Goods Fee – Accessible (International Package and Freight Services) |
Greater of $90 or $0.90 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment | Greater of $120 or $1.20 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment |
| Dangerous Goods Fee – Inaccessible (International Package and Freight Services) |
Greater of $65 or $0.65 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment | Greater of $80 or $0.80 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment |
| Extended Service Area Surcharge (Intra-Canada Package and Freight Services except Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and select postal codes in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia***) |
Greater of $22 or $0.44 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment | Greater of $23 or $0.46 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment |
| Extended Service Area Surcharge (Intra-Canada Package and Freight Services picked up or delivered to Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and select postal codes in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia*** only) |
Greater of $90 or $3 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment | Greater of $100 or $3.30 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment *** The Extended Service Area Surcharge will be the greater of $100 or $3.30 per lb. (0.5 kg) per shipment for intra-Canada packages and freight picked up or delivered to postal codes starting with A0K, A0P, A0R, A2V, G0G, G4T, J0M, R0B, T0P, T0V, V0L, V0T, V0V, or V0W. |
| Additional Handling Surcharge – Non-stackable (Freight Services) |
$185 per shipment | $215 per shipment |
| Adult Signature Required | $5.75 per shipment | $6.25 per shipment |
Fuel Surcharge
There will be changes to the applicable surcharges for the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground fuel surcharge assessment. For details, please see Fuel Surcharges.
FedEx Ground Changes
FedEx will implement the following changes to fees and other surcharges, effective January 6, 2020 unless otherwise noted*:
| Special Handling Fees | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Handling Surcharge [Dimension] | $12 per package | $15 per package |
| Additional Handling Surcharge [Packaging] | $12 per package | $15 per package |
| Address Correction Fee | $14 per package | $14.50 per package |
| Adult Signature Required | $5.75 per package | $6.25 per package |
| Oversize Package Fee | $65 per package | $85 per package |
| Remote Rural Surcharge | $6, $12.50 or $90 per package depending on destination postal codes | $6, $14.75 or $100 per package depending on destination postal codes |
| Unauthorized Package Fee | $675 per package | $800 per package |
FedEx will implement the following changes to fees and other surcharges for FedEx Ground services, effective January 20, 2020.*
| Special Handling Fees | Applicable Services | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Handling Surcharge (Weight) | Intra-Canada Services International Services |
$15 per package |
Please note that the 2020 rate and surcharge changes will be automatically updated for customers obtaining courtesy rate quotes using FedEx Ship Manager™ at fedex.ca, FedEx Ship Manager Lite, FedEx Web Services (including FedEx Compatible), and the Get Rates and Transit Times application.
The 2020 surcharge and price changes updates for customers obtaining courtesy rate quotes using FedEx Ship Manager Software, FedEx Ship Manager Server (including FedEx Compatible) will be available for download, prior to the effective date, when the software communicates with FedEx.
*Check your FedEx shipping agreement to determine the net impact of these changes to your shipping costs. Please consult the FedEx Service Guide for additional details regarding applicable services and definitions.
Fuel Surcharge
There will be changes to the applicable surcharges for the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground fuel surcharge assessment. For details, please see the Fuel Surcharge page.
FedEx Freight Changes
- Rate change affects the FXF PZONE, FXF EZONE, FXF 1000, FXF 501, FXFC 1100 and other related series base rates. The effect of the rate increase will vary for individual shippers and shipments, based on such factors as geography, lane and service.
- Rate change applies to eligible FedEx Freight shipments within Canada, between the contiguous U.S. and Canada, within the U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), between the contiguous U.S. and Mexico and within Mexico. Additional changes will include absolute minimum charges and optional and additional service fees and charges.
The following optional and additional charge changes will take effect Jan. 6, 2020, unless otherwise noted:1
Special Handling Fees |
2019 |
2020 |
|---|---|---|
Collect on Delivery (COD): Item 430-2B |
6% of the COD amount, $104 minimum charge |
6% of the COD amount, $110 minimum charge |
Detention: Item 500-2-2B |
A. Straight truck — $80 per hour or fraction thereof. |
A. Straight truck — $85 per hour or fraction thereof. |
Exhibition Sites: Item 520-1-2b |
$157 per shipment |
$166 per shipment |
Extreme Length: Item 530 |
$175 per shipment when containing any handling unit with a dimension of 12 feet (3.66 metres) or greater in length |
$195 per shipment when containing any handling unit with a dimension of 12 feet (3.66 metres) or greater in length |
Hazardous Material Handling: Item 920-1-2B |
$47 per shipment |
$50 per shipment |
Inside Pickup or Delivery: Item 566-1-2B |
$6.66 per hundredweight, $59 minimum charge |
$7.05 per hundredweight, $62 minimum charge |
Liftgate Service: Item 890-1-2B |
$137 per shipment |
$145 per shipment |
Limited Access Pickup or Delivery: Item 750-8-2B |
$104 per shipment |
$110 per shipment |
Notification Prior to Delivery: Item 750-3-2B |
$61 per shipment |
$65 per shipment |
Over Length: Item 525 |
$95 per shipment when containing any handling unit with a dimension of 8 feet (2.44 metres) or greater in length and less than 12 feet (3.66 metres) in length |
$101 per shipment when containing any handling unit with a dimension of 8 feet (2.44 metres) or greater in length and less than 12 feet (3.66 metres) in length |
Redelivery: Item 830-2B |
$7.54 per hundredweight, $55 minimum charge, $431 maximum per shipment |
$7.98 per hundredweight, $58 minimum charge, $456 maximum per shipment |
Residential Pickup or Delivery: Item 750-2-2B |
$104 per shipment |
$110 per shipment |
1FedEx Freight offers optional and additional services to easily customize each shipment. These are the facts on our most popular optional and additional services only. Charges in this document are for informational purposes only and refer to intra-Canada services unless otherwise specified. Charges are subject to change without notice. Refer to the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff for all services, terms and conditions.
2020 Seasonal Peak Surcharges and Fees
FedEx continues to keep commerce moving and delivering critical shipments to homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the impact of the virus continues to generate a surge in residential deliveries, we are entering this holiday peak season with extremely high demand for capacity and are experiencing increased operating costs across our network. We anticipate residential volume to continue to surge into the new year.
To continue providing our customers with the best possible service during this challenging time, we are implementing the following surcharges and fees.
FedEx Express
| Surcharge Name | Applicable Services | Current Surcharge Amount | Additional Peak Surcharge Amount* | Effective Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oversize Package Fee | Intra-Canada Package Services | $85 per shipment | $50 per shipment | Oct. 5, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| Additional Handling Surcharge | Intra-Canada Package Services | $15 per shipment | $6 per shipment | Oct. 5, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| Peak –Residential Delivery Charge | Intra-Canada Package Services | N/A | See Peaking Factor Charge Below | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
*During Peak, the Oversize Package Fee will be $135 per shipment and the Additional Handling Surcharge will be $21 per shipment.
FedEx Ground
| Surcharge Name | Applicable Services | Base Surcharge Amount | Additional Peak Surcharge Amount** | Effective Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak – Oversize Package Fee | Intra-Canada Service International Service |
$85 per package | $50 per package | Oct. 5, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| Peak – Additional Handling Surcharge | Intra-Canada Service International Service |
$15 per package | $6 per package | Oct. 5, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| Peak – Unauthorized Package Fee | Intra-Canada Service International Service |
$800 per package | $450 per package | Oct. 5, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| Peak – Residential Delivery Charge | Intra-Canada Service |
N/A | See Peaking Factor Charge Below | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
**The Peak Surcharge will be assessed in addition to the base surcharge amount and will appear as a separate line item on your invoice.
Peak — Residential Delivery Charge
Customers at the enterprise level who meet a certain volume threshold (as indicated below) will be charged a Peak — Residential Delivery Charge for shipments/packages shipped during Nov. 2, 2020–Jan.17, 2021. The scope of a customer's volume shall be determined by FedEx in its sole discretion. The Peak — Residential Delivery Charge will be assessed in addition to the customer’s Residential Delivery Charge. Any contracted discount the customer may have on the Residential Delivery Charge will not apply to the Peak — Residential Delivery Charge. For invoicing purposes, this charge will be combined with the customer’s Residential Delivery Charge.
- For customers who ship more than 7,000 weekly average packages (total for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Canada domestic residential and commercial combined) from Oct. 5, 2020–Oct. 18, 2020*, the Peak — Residential Delivery Charge reflected in the chart below will apply Nov. 2, 2020–Dec. 13, 2020. The amount charged will be based on a Peaking Factor, calculated as weekly average packages shipped Oct. 5, 2020–Oct. 18, 2020, divided by weekly average packages shipped Feb. 3, 2020–March 1, 2020, multiplied by 100. Peaking Factor and amount charged are determined separately for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground.
*For weeks with holidays, weekly average value will be prorated based on the FedEx normal operating days during non-holiday weeks.
- For customers who ship more than 7,000 weekly average packages (total for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Canada domestic residential and commercial combined) from Nov. 16, 2020–Nov. 29, 2020*, the Peak — Residential Delivery Charge reflected in the chart below will apply Dec. 14, 2020–Jan. 17, 2021. The amount charged per package will be based on a Peaking Factor, calculated as weekly average packages shipped Nov. 16, 2020–Nov. 29, 2020,* divided by weekly average packages shipped Feb. 3, 2020–March 1, 2020, multiplied by 100. Peaking Factor and amount charged are determined separately for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground.
*For weeks with holidays, weekly average value will be prorated based on the FedEx normal operating days during non-holiday weeks.
- Customers who qualify for the Peak — Residential Delivery Charge will be notified of their Peaking Factor prior to the effective date. For customers whose peak volume exceeds 7,000 and who have a Peaking Factor greater than 200%, a peak volume schedule must be discussed and approved by FedEx.
FedEx Express
| Charge Name | Applicable Services | Peaking Factor | Surcharge Amount | Effective Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak – Residential Delivery Charge | Intra-Canada Package Services | >110% to 200% | $1.50 per shipment | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| >200% | $2.50 per shipment | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
FedEx Ground
| Charge Name | Applicable Services | Peaking Factor | Surcharge Amount | Effective Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak – Residential Delivery Charge | Intra-Canada Service | >110% to 200% | $1.00 per package | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |
| >200% | $2.00 per package | Nov. 2, 2020 – Jan. 17, 2021 |