Due to continued volatility in the fuel market and to maintain pricing accuracy and transparency, DHL will implement weekly fuel surcharge updates starting April 13 and continuing until further notice.

This change affects only the update frequency. The fuel surcharge calculation method, including the fluctuating 20-day rolling US Gulf Coast (USGC) average and the published fuel surcharge table, remains unchanged.

We are taking every step to protect our customers from unnecessary cost fluctuations and to ensure fair and predictable pricing.

Effective April 1, 2026, the New Zealand Government introduces a fee of 2.21 NZD per shipment plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 15% for goods delivered to New Zealand that:
  • Originate outside of New Zealand
  • Have a declared customs value under 1,000 NZD
What you need to know
  • The fee may be paid by the sender, recipient, or other parties involved in the shipment.
  • Accurate declaration of origin and value is mandatory. Missing or incorrect information can cause delays, returns, or additional costs.
  • Recipients may need to provide information and pay the fee if the sender has not done so.

DHL will identify eligible parcels, collect the fee, and comply with reporting obligations. Non-payment will result in the parcel being returned to the sender.

View DetailsNew Legal Requirements for Parcels to New Zealand
Effective March 5, 2026, and until further notice, all shipments exported to or imported from Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will incur an Elevated Risk surcharge. Shipments to and from the Middle East are likely to encounter longer transit times. We are closely tracking developments and adhering to directives from the relevant authorities. Note, this page will have ongoing updates.
Effective March 5, 2026, and until further notice, all shipments exported to or imported from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar will incur an Elevated Risk surcharge. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East – including airspace closures affecting several markets – flight operations to and from the region have been disrupted. As a result, customers in the affected countries may experience service delays.
Effective March 3, 2026, and until further notice, all shipments exported to or imported from Israel will incur an Elevated Risk surcharge. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East – including airspace closures affecting several markets – flight operations to and from the region have been disrupted. As a result, customers in the affected countries may experience service delays.
This is a temporary surcharge ensuring operational continuity during a period of high demand.
Effective February 17, 2026 the Demand Surcharge is suspended
The suspension applies from all origins to all destinations and for all services in scope
DHL reserves the right to re-activate the Demand Surcharge. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at DHL's sole discretion.

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.