Annual Price Increase
DHL Express will update its prices, effective January 2026. In Costa Rica, the average price increase will be 6.0% for Time Definite and Day Definite products.
The price change applies to all discounted rates and agreements, where contracts allow.
Annual Price Increase
DHL Express will update its prices, effective January 2026. In Costa Rica, the average price increase will be 6.0% for Time Definite and Day Definite products.
The price change applies to all discounted rates and agreements, where contracts allow.

In addition to the annual general price increase, DHL Express has reviewed its Services and Surcharges and has made the following adjustments effective January 1, 2026:

Optional Services:

  • Change of Billing will apply per shipment instead of per invoice

Surcharges:

  • Non-Conveyable Piece will also apply to pieces below 25 kg/56 lb if they have the potential to become entangled with or cause damage to other packages or our handling systems
  • Non-Stackable Pallet threshold weight will be reduced to 25 kg/56 lb
  • Oversize Piece will be also triggered if the second longest side exceeds 80 cm/32 in

For more details and additional information on Services and Surcharges, visit the respective sections, which will be updated by December 1, 2025.

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Our login process is changing
We will be transitioning all MyDHL+ customers to our new enhanced login system. The transition is designed to ensure a seamless experience to access MyDHL+. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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To ensure operational continuity during a period of high demand, DHL will be activating Demand Surcharges effective October 1, 2025 until February 16, 2026.
Charge amounts and application dates may vary throughout the demand period determined by DHL. Any changes will be subject to prior notice.
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DHL Express does not accept international shipments of Controlled Military Items subject to export controls.

This suspension does not include domestic shipments of Controlled Military Items or international shipments of licensed dual-use items.

If you are uncertain whether your shipment contains military items subject to export controls, please contact your national licensing authority (and/or the licensing authority in the country of origin and destination of the military items) to verify.