What is a Disbursement Fee/Advancement Fee/Duty Handling Fee?

FedEx can pay the duty and tax charges on your behalf to ensure delivery of your shipment as quickly as possible. As part of our ancillary charges, the service incurs an administration fee, also known as a Disbursement Fee / Advancement Fee / Duty Handling Fee. Visit our ancillary clearance service fees page to learn more about charges at the destination country/territory.

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