Surcharge
Additional charges may apply when specific shipment characteristics or service requirements require handling beyond the standard DHL Express offering.
Fuel Surcharge
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.
Learn about Fuel Surcharge for domestic and international delivery.
Surcharges
Dangerous Goods
Applies to shipments that require special handling, documentation, and compliance procedures.
| Description | How We Charge | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per Shipment | 100.00 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| 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 Shipment | 10 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| 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 | 12 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| 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). Contractual agreement required. | Per Shipment | 25 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| A charge is incurred when shipping involves handling items and substances classified as dangerous goods according to ADR, and these exceed the limit defined for ADR Limited Quantities. Each shipment must not surpass the limits specified in ADR 1.1.3.6. Contractual agreement required. | Per Shipment | 100 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
A surcharge is applied per shipment when the ground handling and transport of consignments involves substances and commodities that are in Limited Quantities. In compliance with ADR regulations and which are restricted from air transport. Such dangerous goods are restricted to no more than 30kg per item and are accepted from approved Shippers only. Contractual agreement required. | Per Shipment | 25 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
Lithium Ion PI966, Section II A service charge will be assessed on each shipment containing Lithium Ion batteries with equipment. Such shipments must be compliant with the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction 966, Section II and are accepted from approved shippers only. | Per Shipment | 5 EUR |
Lithium Metal PI969, Section II A service charge will be assessed on each shipment containing Lithium Metal batteries with equipment. Such shipments must be compliant with the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction 969, Section II and are accepted from approved shippers only. | Per Shipment | 5 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
Lithium Ion PI967, Section II Shipments containing Lithium Ion batteries in equipment are accepted only in compliance with the appropriate IATA Packing Instruction 967, Section II. | Per Shipment | No Charge |
Lithium Metal PI970, Section II Shipments containing Lithium Metal batteries in equipment are accepted only in compliance with the appropriate 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 |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| 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 |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
Shipping Dangerous Goods in packages by road A surcharge is applied per shipment when the ground handling and transport of shipments involves commodities that are under Special Provision 188 or 400 set by ADR. | Per Shipment | 5 EUR |
Remote Area
Applies when collecting from or delivering to locations outside standard DHL Express service areas.
| Description | How We Charge | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| This surcharge applies when a shipments is delivered to a location that is distant or difficult to serve. | Per Shipment | 24.00 EUR or 0.50 EUR per kg, if higher |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| This surcharge applies when an import shipment is collected from a location that is distant or difficult to serve. | Per Shipment | 24.00 EUR or 0.50 EUR per kg, if higher |
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Security
Applies to shipments to or from destinations classified as elevated risk or subject to trade restrictions.
| Description | How We Charge | Cost |
|---|---|---|
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. Countries affected (subject to change): Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Somalia Mogadishu, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen. | Per Shipment | 30.00 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
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 Mogadishu and Yemen Countries subject to national legislation (subject to change): Afghanistan, Belarus, Lebanon, Myanmar, Russia, Zimbabwe | Per Shipment | 30.00 EUR |
Data Correction
Applies when shipment or billing information requires correction after submission, including address updates.
| Description | How We Charge | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A fixed surcharge is applied per shipment when the destination address provided by the Sender 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. | Per Shipment | 11 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| A surcharge applies if the shipping label is not correctly completed or has not been produced electronically according to DHL standards and therefore requires manual data entry by DHL. | Per Shipment | 10 EUR |
Additional Handling
Applies to shipments that require special handling due to size, weight, packaging, or stacking limitations.
| Description | How We Charge | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A fixed surcharge is applied to every piece, including a pallet that exceeds a scale or volumetric weight of 70 kg. | Per Piece | 100 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
This fixed surcharge applies to every piece, including a pallet, if its longest side exceeds 100 cm or its second-longest side exceeds 80 cm. Does not apply to pieces already subject to Overweight Piece surcharge. | Per Piece | 20 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
| 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. Does not apply to pallets below 30 kg. | Per Pallet | 300 EUR |
| Description | How we charge | Cost |
A fixed surcharge is applied to every piece within a shipment that meets one or more of the following criteria:
The surcharge does not apply to pieces already subject to Overweight Piece or Oversize Piece surcharge. | Per Piece | 20 EUR |
Temporary Surcharges
Applies to shipments that require special handling due to size, weight, packaging, or stacking limitations.
| Description | More Information |
|---|---|
| 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. | Service status and impacted countries |
| Description | More Information |
| 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. | Service status and impacted countries |
Additional surcharges may apply depending on shipment characteristics. All rates and surcharges are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. DHL reserves the right to amend rates, surcharges, transit times, services, and zones without prior notice and in accordance with the DHL Terms and Conditions.
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* All discounts are based on shipment volume and profile information provided. DHL may adjust this discount upon thirty (30) days written notice. Terms and conditions apply.