Effective January 5, 2026, all FedEx shippers will experience shipping rate changes. It is important to note that FedEx Express, Ground, and Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 5.9%. FedEx Freight rates will increase by an average of 5.9%. We will explore the 2026 FedEx surcharge increases in this blog.
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| Surcharge | 2024 Price | 2025 Price | 2026 Increase |
| Address Correction | $22.50 | $24.00 | $25.50 |
| Declared Value | $4.20 +$1.40 per $100 | $4.50 +$1.50 per $100 | $4.95 +$1.65 per $100 |
| Dangerous Goods (dry ice) | $7.50 | $8.00 | $8.50 |
| Ground Unauthorized Package Charge | $1,250 | $1,775 | $1,875 |
| Additional Handling | |||
| – DIM (Dimension) | $22.00 – $30.00 | $28.00-$38.00 | $29.50-$40.75 |
| – Weight | $34.50 – $43.50 | $43.50-$55.00 | $46.00-$58.75 |
| – Packaging | $19.50 – $25.00 | $25.00-$31.50 | $26.50-$33.75 |
| Delivery Area Surcharge | |||
| – Express/Ground – Commercial | $3.95 | $4.20 | $4.45 |
| – Express/Ground – Extended Commercial | $4.90 | $5.25 | $5.55 |
| – Express/Ground – Residential | $5.85 | $6.20 | $6.60 |
| – Express/Ground – Extended Residential | $7.70 | $8.30 | $8.80 |
| Oversize Charge | |||
| – Express/Ground | $160 – $205 | $240 – $305 | $255 – $330 |
| – Home Delivery | $190 – $240 | $240 – $305 | $255 – $330 |
| Residential Surcharge | |||
| – Express & International | $6.15 | $6.55 | $6.95 |
| – Ground | $5.55 | $5.95 | $6.45 |
| – Home Delivery | $5.55 | $5.95 | $6.45 |
| Signature | |||
| – Adult Signature | $8.15 | $8.65 | $10.00 |
| – Direct Signature | $6.75 | $7.15 | $7.60 |
| Third-Party Billing Service | 4.5% | 5.0% |
FedEx Shipping Changes to Minimum Net Charges
Consequently, the FedEx Ground and Home Delivery minimum net charge will increase. The 2026 FedEx rate for the minimum net charge will go from $11.32 to $11.99, an increase of 5.62%. The first thing to remember is that both carriers implement a minimum net charge for ALL packages. This is the most inexpensive amount a shipper will pay to send any package, other than the 2026 FedEx Surcharge Increases.
2026 FedEx Rate Increase Changes
- There will be changes to the assessment criteria for Additional Handling Surcharge — Dimension and Oversize Charge.
- This change will add a cubic volume criterion to the Additional Handling Surcharge — Dimension, and both a cubic volume and a weight criterion to the Oversize Charge, in addition to the existing criteria.
- Additional Handling Surcharge — Dimension will apply to any package with a cubic volume greater than 10,368 cubic inches.
- Oversize Charge will apply to any package with a cubic volume greater than 17,280 cubic inches.
- Cubic volume = length x width x height
- Oversize Charge will apply to any package that has an actual weight greater than 110 lbs.
Lessen the 2026 FedEx Rate Increase impact on your company
All companies must explore viable options to minimize the 2026 FedEx surcharge increases. The best option is late delivery auditing with Refund Retriever’s late package refund technology. We will monitor all shipping activity and have refunds credited back to your FedEx and UPS invoices.
Another option is to perform a complete carrier agreement analysis. Refund Retriever’s contract experts will assess your current carrier agreements and parcel spend.
When was the last time an expert reevaluated your FedEx agreement? Which surcharges impact your shipping the most? Are you getting the best reductions? These are critical questions that every shipper needs to know in detail. Our parcel experts will undoubtedly assist your logistics manager in navigating the 2025 FedEx surcharge increase.
