Surcharge Policies

DHL eCommerce utilizes an indexed fuel surcharge that is adjusted monthly, based upon the fuel prices published monthly by the U.S. Department of Energy. We also assess a peak surcharge for packages sent during specified peak timeframes. Surcharges may differ by product. Please see additional details below for specifics on both of these surcharges.

Changes to the surcharge will continue to be effective the first day of each month. Historic fuel surcharge amounts are shown for the three months prior. 

These terms apply to:

• DHL Parcel International Direct Standard/Priority/Max (Canada to United States)

The fuel surcharge calculation is linked to the monthly rounded average of the national U.S. On-Highway average price for a gallon of diesel fuel as published by the U.S. Department of Energy. DHL eCommerce applies the monthly rounded average from the period two months prior to calculate the applicable fuel surcharge percentage. For instance, the January 2024 fuel surcharge would be based on the U.S. On-Highway monthly rounded average from November 2023.

To view the current On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices, visit the On-Highway Diesel Fuel page.

Fuel surcharges, associated trigger points and basis for calculation are subject to change without notice. The fuel surcharges are applicable to the fuel price ranges shown. If the applicable fuel price(s) published by the U.S. Department of Energy change beyond the displayed DHL eCommerce fuel surcharge table ranges, the tables will be expanded accordingly.