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DHL Demand Surcharge Update Effective October 1, 2026

DHL will implement Demand Surcharges from October 1, 2026, through February 5, 2027, to manage high demand. Charges vary by shipment origin and destination and apply in USD per pound or kilogram based on billing weight. Fuel surcharges also

Demand Surcharge Period and Application

The Demand Surcharge is active from October 1, 2026, until February 5, 2027. Charge amounts and application dates may vary during this period, with prior notice for any changes. Charges are in USD per pound based on shipment origin and destination, and fuel surcharges apply.

Time Definite International Charges

For Time Definite International services, surcharges range from 0.00 to 1.03 USD per pound depending on origin and destination regions. The surcharge also applies in USD per kilogram with corresponding values. Services include DHL Express Worldwide and related import and third-country equivalents.

Time Definite Domestic Charges

A flat surcharge of 0.05 USD per pound applies to all Time Definite Domestic shipping services from November 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This includes DHL Express Domestic and its variants.

Geographical Coverage

The surcharge applies to shipments originating from and destined to regions including China and Hong Kong, South Asia, Rest of Asia, Europe, Americas, Middle East North Africa, and Rest of the World. Detailed country and territory lists are provided for each region.

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