UPS will levy a $2.50 international processing fee for U.S.-bound packages across three services starting Sept. 8, according to the logistics giant's website.
The per-shipment charge will apply to U.S. imports through the following UPS Worldwide services: Express, Express Plus and Express NA1.
The carrier also announced it will apply an entry preparation charge for low-cost Canada-to-U.S. shipments under its UPS Standard service starting Aug. 29. The fee will be $10 for shipments with a duty value of up to $200, and it will increase to $20 for shipments with a duty value between $200.01 and $800.
UPS’ new surcharges will come into effect on or after the U.S. scraps the de minimis exemption. The exemption will be eliminated for all countries on Aug. 29, exposing imports below $800 to more stringent entry procedures and the various tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration.
Rival FedEx increased its U.S. inbound processing fee from $1.50 to $2.50 last week. The added fees build on other surcharge changes UPS and FedEx shippers are navigating this year, which have contributed to elevated parcel delivery rates.
"Even small per-shipment fees can compound into major cost increases, especially if you’re not tracking or negotiating these changes strategically," according to a LinkedIn post from Shipware.
