Carrier Rate Increases for the 2024 Holiday Season

As you may have seen, USPS®, FedEx® and UPS® have all started announcing temporary shipping cost increases for the upcoming peak holiday season. For full details, please visit each carrier's site.

USPS

USPS announced peak season rates beginning October 6, 2024. However, most of these charges will not apply when you purchase your labels on eBay.

Shipments that will have the published peak season surcharges applied on eBay Labels are:

• Packages shipping to Zone 9 (US Territories and some military addresses)
• Packages weighing 21 lbs or more (all zones)
• Packages with a dimensional (DIM) weight of 21 lbs or more (all zones)
• Packages shipping to or from Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico

FedEx

While base package pricing has not increased, FedEx has published a full schedule regarding additional handling surcharges, oversize surcharges and demand surcharges for all domestic FedEx shipments this season, including eBay Labels.

• Additional Handling Surcharges: Beginning September 30, FedEx is increasing the additional handling surcharge to $7.75 - $10.00. For eBay Labels, all you need to do is enter correct weights and dimensions when printing your label, and we will calculate the surcharges for you.

• Per Package Demand Surcharges: Also beginning September 30, demand surcharges of $1.00 - $3.15 will go into effect, depending on service and date range.
• Oversize surcharges: For packages over 50 lbs., there will be oversize charges of $39.50 - $100.00, depending on service and date range.

Here's the link to review the details regarding all FedEx demand surcharges.

UPS®

At this time, UPS will not apply peak surcharges this holiday season when you use eBay Labels. Learn more about the UPS peak season rate update.

Smart Ship Tip: Label pricing adjustments post shipment can be both unexpected and costly. You can help avoid these surcharges by accurately measuring and entering the weight and dimensions of your package when you print your shipping label.

We know how important shipping is for online businesses, especially during the peak holiday season. We'll continue to work closely with the carriers throughout the season and update our community as needed.

As always, thank you for selling on eBay.

The Shipping Team

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