Surcharges

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Exceptional Activity

Fuel Surcharge

Surcharge	Description	How We Charge	Cost

Dangerous Goods
Full Dangerous Goods	Shipping Dangerous Goods Show More Show Less Full Dangerous Goods A surcharge is applied per shipment when the handling and transportation of TDI shipments involves substances and commodities classified as fully regulated in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. DG class 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 commodities, according to IATA regulations. Lithium Ion, Section II PI965-CAO. DHL Express does not accept: Explosive material of Class 1 Class 2.3 toxic gas Class 3: UN1204, UN2059, UN3064, UN3343, UN3357, UN3379 Class 4.1: UN1310, UN1320, UN1321, UN1322, UN1336, UN1337, UN1344, UN1347, UN1348, UN1349, UN1354, UN1355, UN1356, UN1357, UN1517, UN1571, UN2555, UN2556, UN2557, UN2852, UN2907, UN3317, UN3319, UN3344, UN3364, UN3365, UN3366, UN3367, UN3368, UN3369, UN3370, UN3376, UN3380, UN3474 Class 6.2 infectious substance except UN3373 Radioactive material of Class 7 including Excepted Packages. To start shipping Dangerous Goods or to find out more, call the DHL International Dangerous Goods Hotline at 1-866-817-3794. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	145.00 USD
Excepted Quantities	Shipping Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities Show More Show Less Excepted Quantities This fixed surcharge is applied when the handling and transportation of shipments involves substances and commodities that are in Excepted Quantities in compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Contractual agreement required.	Per Piece	€5.00
Dry Ice UN1845	When cool is not cold enough Show More Show Less Dry Ice UN1845 A surcharge is applied when the transportation of shipments involves handling Dry Ice UN1845 as a freezing agent for non-dangerous goods such as diagnostic specimens. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	7.05 USD
Consumer Goods	Packages containing perfumes and prescription medicine intended for retail. Show More Show Less Consumer Goods A surcharge is applied for shipments containing consumer goods such as perfumes, aftershaves, aerosols, nail varnish and prescription medicines as covered by the IATA ID8000 section and packed in a form intended for retail sale and shipped to private individuals (B2C). To start shipping Consumer Goods or to find out more, call the DHL International Dangerous Goods Hotline at 1-866-817-3794. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	23.00 USD
ADR Load Exemption	Shipping Dangerous Goods in packages by road. Show More Show Less ADR Load Exemption A charge applies when the total quantity of dangerous goods carried in packages by a road-based 'transport unit' e.g. a van, lorry, or trailer exceed the limits set by ADR and defined for transport under Limited Quantity regulations. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	€80.00
Limited Quantities	Shipping Dangerous Goods by road. Show More Show Less Limited Quantities A surcharge is applied per shipment when the ground handling and transportation of shipments involves substances and commodities that are in Limited Quantities. In compliance with ADR regulations and which are restricted from air transportation. Such dangerous goods are restricted to no more than 30kg per piece and are accepted from approved Shippers only. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	€20.00
Lithium Batteries (with Equipment) - Lithium Ion PI966, Section II, Lithium Metal PI969, Section II	Shipping lithium batteries with equipment Show More Show Less Lithium Batteries (Loose) - Lithium Ion PI965, Section II, Lithium Metal PI968, Section II Lithium Ion PI 966, Section II A service charge will be assessed on Lithium Ion batteries with equipment. Packaging must be compliant with the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction 966, Section II and are accepted from approved shippers only. Lithium Metal PI969, Section II A service charge will be assessed on Lithium Metal batteries with equipment. Packaging must be compliant with the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction 969, Section II and are accepted from approved shippers only.	Per Piece	€5.00
Lithium Batteries (in Equipment) - Lithium Ion PI967, Section II, Lithium Metal PI970, Section II	Shipping lithium batteries in equipment Show More Show Less Lithium Batteries (with Equipment) - Lithium Ion PI966, Section II, Lithium Metal PI969, Section II Lithium Ion PI967, Section II Shipments containing Lithium Ion batteries in equipment are accepted only in compliance with the approriate IATA Packing Instruction 967, Section II. Lithium Metal PI970, Section II Shipments containing Lithium Metal batteries in equipment are accepted only in compliance with the approriate IATA Packing Instruction 970, Section II. DHL reserves the right to reject shipments known or suspected to contain defective or damaged batteries.	Per Shipment	No Charge
Biological Substances	Shipping biological substances Show More Show Less Biological Substances Shipments containing Biological Substances Category B (UN3373) or genetically modified organisms as per UN3245 are only accepted in combination with DHL Medical Express. Contractual agreement required.	Per Shipment	No Charge

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Remote Area Services
Remote Area Delivery	When shipping to a remote area Show More Show Less Remote Area Delivery DHL applies a surcharge per shipment when the pick up or delivery destination location is remote. Remote is defined as distant islands and highlands, a postal code, suburb or town that is difficult, inaccessible or infrequently served. Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Shipment	49.00 USD minimum and 0.49 USD per lb. (or 0.5 kg.)
Remote Area Pickup	Importing shipments from remote pickup locations Show More Show Less Remote Area Pickup DHL applies a surcharge per shipment when the pick up or delivery destination location is remote. Remote is defined as distant islands and highlands, a postal code, suburb or town that is difficult, inaccessible or infrequently served. Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Shipment	49.00 USD minimum and 0.49 USD per lb. (or 0.5 kg.)

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Security Services
Elevated Risk	Countries where DHL operates at elevated risk. Show More Show Less Elevated Risk A surcharge is applied when shipping to or importing from a destination country, DHL is operating at elevated risk due to continuous state of war, civil unrest, or continuous threats from terrorism. The list of destination countries in scope is published online as part of the respective surcharge table. This charge may apply in addition to either Restricted Destination or Exporter Validation. Countries affected (subject to change): Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Niger, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen	Per Shipment	20.00 USD
Restricted Destination	Shipping in compliance with trade restrictions Show More Show Less Restricted Destination A surcharge applies when shipping to or importing from a destination country that is subject to specific trade restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council or by national legislation such as the European Union or the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Countries affected (subject to change): Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen Countries subject to national legislation (subject to change): Afghanistan, Belarus, Lebanon, Myanmar, Russia, Zimbabwe	Per Shipment	30.00 USD

Data Correction
Address Correction	Our priority is to get your shipment in the right hands. Show More Show Less Address Correction A surcharge is applied per shipment when the destination address provided by the shipper is incomplete, outdated or incorrect and DHL is subsequently unable to deliver the shipment. DHL searches and determines the correct address to complete the delivery. Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Shipment	21.00 USD
Data Entry	The benefit of centralized data is on-time deliveries. Show More Show Less Data Entry A surcharge applies for each shipment consigned with non-electronic, paper based manual house waybills. Electronic shipping documentation incurs no additional charges.	Per Shipment	6.50 USD

Additional Handling
Overweight Piece	Shipment pieces exceeding 70 kg Show More Show Less Overweight Piece A fixed surcharge is applied to every piece, including a pallet, that exceeds a scale or volumetric weight of 150 lbs. for shipments originating in the U.S. and U.S. Territories (70 kg. for shipments originating outside of the U.S. and U.S. Territories). Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Piece	99.00 USD
Oversize Piece	Large pieces exceeding 120 cm Show More Show Less Oversize Piece A fixed surcharge is applied to every piece, including a pallet, with a single dimension in excess of 48 inches for shipments originating in the U.S. and U.S. Territories (120 cm. for shipments originating outside of the U.S. and U.S. Territories). Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Piece	70.00 USD
Non-Stackable Pallet	When shipping non-stackable pallets Show More Show Less Non-Stackable Pallet This fixed surcharge is applied to every pallet within a shipment that cannot be stacked, either on request by the shipper, or because of its shape, content or packaging material. Applies to domestic and international shipments.	Per Pallet	300.00 USD

Temporary Surcharges
Emergency Situation	Service continuation in emergency situations Show More Show Less Emergency Situation A temporary surcharge, which allows us to cover operating cost increases due to an emergency situation out of DHL’s control. Change in market dynamics and air capacity availability is reflected through regular price adjustments.	View More	View More
Peak Season	Applies to shipments during a Peak Period. Show More Show Less Peak Season A Peak Period is to be determined by DHL at its own discretion, but may include a time of high demand for shipping services or a period with high operational cost. Peak Season Surcharge details to be provided and are subject to change upon 30 days prior notice.	To Be Determined	To Be Determined
Demand Surcharge	One or more Demand Surcharges will apply to shipments during a period of high demand. Show More Show Less Demand Surcharge A period of high demand is to be determined by DHL at its own discretion but may include a time of high demand for shipping services or a period with high operational cost. Demand Surcharges apply cumulatively if a shipment and/or individual pieces meet more than one of the specified criteria.	To Be Determined	To Be Determined

More About Surcharges

In order to maintain a consistently high level of service DHL Express levies under given conditions a surcharge for exceptional activities
DHL Express regularly evaluates the level of these surcharges to reflect the changing costs associated with offering exceptional activities
We strive to ensure these surcharges remain fair for our customers
Surcharges apply in addition to the rates and any other applicable charges

Changes in fuel prices result in fluctuating costs for the transport industry, necessitating a variable fuel surcharge which may rise, fall or be removed, in line with movements in fuel prices.

All services

Month	Export Surcharge	Import Surcharge
October 2023	20.75%	24.50%
September 2023	17.75%	21.50%
August 2023	16.25%	20.00%

More About Fuel Surcharge

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The fuel surcharge for International Time Definite services will be based on the daily average spot prices for US Gulf Coast (USGC) kerosene-type jet fuel, as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy between 3rd week release of prior month to 3rd week release of actual month.

For example, the daily average price for fuel from 18th of April to 15th of May is used to determine the applicable surcharge in June.

The fuel surcharge applies to transportation charges on all services and to the following surcharges (where applicable):

Saturday Delivery
Saturday Pickup
Elevated Risk
Demand Surcharge
Emergency Situation
Remote Area Delivery
Remote Area Pickup
Dedicated Pickup
Dedicated Delivery
Residential Address
Overweight Piece
Oversize Piece
Non-Stackable Pallet

DHL reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table with or without notice. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at DHL's sole discretion.

DHL Jet Fuel Index

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At least	But Less Than	Export Surcharge	Import Surcharge
$0.00	$0.39	4.50%	8.25%
$0.39	$0.43	4.75%	8.50%
$0.43	$0.47	5.00%	8.75%
$0.47	$0.51	5.25%	9.00%
$0.51	$0.55	5.50%	9.25%
$0.55	$0.59	5.75%	9.50%
$0.59	$0.63	6.00%	9.75%
$0.63	$0.67	6.25%	10.00%
$0.67	$0.71	6.50%	10.25%
$0.71	$0.75	6.75%	10.50%
$0.75	$0.79	7.00%	10.75%
$0.79	$0.83	7.25%	11.00%
$0.83	$0.87	7.50%	11.25%
$0.87	$0.91	7.75%	11.50%
$0.91	$0.95	8.00%	11.75%
$0.95	$0.99	8.25%	12.00%
$0.99	$1.03	8.50%	12.25%
$1.03	$1.07	8.75%	12.50%
$1.07	$1.11	9.00%	12.75%
$1.11	$1.15	9.25%	13.00%
$1.15	$1.19	9.50%	13.25%
$1.19	$1.23	9.75%	13.50%
$1.23	$1.27	10.00%	13.75%
$1.27	$1.31	10.25%	14.00%
$1.31	$1.35	10.50%	14.25%
$1.35	$1.39	10.75%	14.50%
$1.39	$1.43	11.00%	14.75%
$1.43	$1.47	11.25%	15.00%
$1.47	$1.51	11.50%	15.25%
$1.51	$1.55	11.75%	15.50%
$1.55	$1.59	12.00%	15.75%
$1.59	$1.63	12.25%	16.00%
$1.63	$1.67	12.50%	16.25%
$1.67	$1.71	12.75%	16.50%
$1.71	$1.75	13.00%	16.75%
$1.75	$1.79	13.25%	17.00%
$1.79	$1.83	13.50%	17.25%
$1.83	$1.87	13.75%	17.50%
$1.87	$1.91	14.00%	17.75%
$1.91	$1.95	14.25%	18.00%
$1.95	$1.99	14.50%	18.25%
$1.99	$2.03	14.75%	18.50%
$2.03	$2.07	15.00%	18.75%
$2.07	$2.11	15.25%	19.00%
$2.11	$2.15	15.50%	19.25%
$2.15	$2.19	15.75%	19.50%
$2.19	$2.23	16.00%	19.75%
$2.23	$2.27	16.25%	20.00%
$2.27	$2.31	16.50%	20.25%
$2.31	$2.35	16.75%	20.50%
$2.35	$2.39	17.00%	20.75%
$2.39	$2.43	17.25%	21.00%
$2.43	$2.47	17.50%	21.25%
$2.47	$2.51	17.75%	21.50%
$2.51	$2.55	18.00%	21.75%
$2.55	$2.59	18.25%	22.00%
$2.59	$2.63	18.50%	22.25%
$2.63	$2.67	18.75%	22.50%
$2.67	$2.71	19.00%	22.75%
$2.71	$2.75	19.25%	23.00%
$2.75	$2.79	19.50%	23.25%
$2.79	$2.83	19.75%	23.50%
$2.83	$2.87	20.00%	23.75%
$2.87	$2.91	20.25%	24.00%
$2.91	$2.95	20.50%	24.25%
$2.95	$2.99	20.75%	24.50%
$2.99	$3.03	21.00%	24.75%
$3.03	$3.07	21.25%	25.00%
$3.07	$3.11	21.50%	25.25%
$3.11	$3.15	21.75%	25.50%
$3.15	$3.19	22.00%	25.75%
$3.19	$3.23	22.25%	26.00%
$3.23	$3.27	22.50%	26.25%
$3.27	$3.31	22.75%	26.50%
$3.31	$3.35	23.00%	26.75%
$3.35	$3.39	23.25%	27.00%
$3.39	$3.43	23.50%	27.25%
$3.43	$3.47	23.75%	27.50%
$3.47	$3.51	24.00%	27.75%
$3.51	$3.55	24.25%	28.00%
$3.55	$3.59	24.50%	28.25%
$3.59	$3.63	24.75%	28.50%
$3.63	$3.67	25.00%	28.75%
$3.67	$3.71	25.25%	29.00%
$3.71	$3.75	25.50%	29.25%
$3.75	$3.79	25.75%	29.50%
$3.79	$3.83	26.00%	29.75%
$3.83	$3.87	26.25%	30.00%
$3.87	$3.91	26.50%	30.25%
$3.91	$3.95	26.75%	30.50%
$3.95	$3.99	27.00%	30.75%
$3.99	$4.03	27.25%	31.00%
$4.03	$4.07	27.50%	31.25%
$4.07	$4.11	27.75%	31.50%
$4.11	$4.15	28.00%	31.75%
$4.15	$4.19	28.25%	32.00%
$4.19	$4.23	28.50%	32.25%
$4.23	$4.27	28.75%	32.50%
$4.27	$4.31	29.00%	32.75%
$4.31	$4.35	29.25%	33.00%
$4.35	$4.39	29.50%	33.25%
$4.39	$4.43	29.75%	33.50%
$4.43	$4.47	30.00%	33.75%
$4.47	$4.51	30.25%	34.00%
$4.51	$4.55	30.50%	34.25%
$4.55	$4.59	30.75%	34.50%
$4.59	$4.63	31.00%	34.75%
$4.63	$4.67	31.25%	35.00%
$4.67	$4.71	31.50%	35.25%
$4.71	$4.75	31.75%	35.50%
$4.75	$4.79	32.00%	35.75%
$4.79	$4.83	32.25%	36.00%
$4.83	$4.87	32.50%	36.25%
$4.87	$4.91	32.75%	36.50%
$4.91	$4.95	33.00%	36.75%
$4.95	$4.99	33.25%	37.00%
$4.99	$5.03	33.50%	37.25%
$5.03	$5.07	33.75%	37.50%
$5.07	$5.11	34.00%	37.75%
$5.11	$5.15	34.25%	38.00%
$5.15	$5.19	34.50%	38.25%
$5.19	$5.23	34.75%	38.50%
$5.23	$5.27	35.00%	38.75%
$5.27	$5.31	35.25%	39.00%
$5.31	$5.35	35.50%	39.25%
$5.35	$5.39	35.75%	39.50%
$5.39	$5.43	36.00%	39.75%
$5.43	$5.47	36.25%	40.00%
$5.47	$5.51	36.50%	40.25%
$5.51	$5.55	36.75%	40.50%
$5.55	$5.59	37.00%	40.75%
$5.59	$5.63	37.25%	41.00%
$5.63	$5.67	37.50%	41.25%
$5.67	$5.71	37.75%	41.50%
$5.71	$5.75	38.00%	41.75%
$5.75	$5.79	38.25%	42.00%
$5.79	$5.83	38.50%	42.25%
$5.83	$5.87	38.75%	42.50%
$5.87	$5.91	39.00%	42.75%
$5.91	$5.95	39.25%	43.00%

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