DHL Express January 1, 2025 Price Change
by EasyPost
Starting January 1, 2025, new DHL Express U.S. international rates and optional services will come into effect. This impacts all DHL Express accounts, including bring-your-own-credentials and the discounted EasyPost DHL Express shipping account.
This rate change will ensure DHL Express can continue to provide quality service even with rising inflation and regulatory costs. It’ll also allow them to invest in secure IT infrastructure and make strides in sustainability efforts.
While exact rate adjustments vary by zone and package weight, on average you’ll see a 5.9% increase. Optional services and surcharges will also see rate changes.
If you don’t already have prenegotiated rates with DHL Express, we recommend using our EasyPost DHL Express shipping account to access rates lower than retail. We’ve already negotiated for you, so you can start saving on shipments today.
DHL Express Optional Services and Surcharges
In addition to an increase in base shipping rates, you can expect to see price changes for optional services and surcharges in the new year. DHL Express is also introducing two new surcharges.
Rate Changes for Current Optional Services and Surcharges
The following existing services and surcharges will see new rates, effective January 1, 2025.
Optional Service | 2024 Rate | 2025 Rate |
|---|---|---|
Adult Signature | $8.15 | $8.65 |
Change of Billing | $22.50 | $24.00 |
Direct Signature | $6.75 | $7.15 |
Dry Ice | $7.50 | $8.00 |
Import Paperwork | $25.00 (packet), $2.00 (soft copy) | $25.00 (packet), $2.10 (soft copy) |
Permit & Licenses | $26.00 | $28.00 |
Prior Notice | $13.00 (per notice), $130.00 (maximum) | $13.50 (per notice), $135.00 (maximum) |
Non-Stackable Pallet | $310.00 | $335.00 |
Oversize Piece | $70.00 | $30.00 |
Remote Area Pickup and Delivery | The greater of $49.00 (per shipment) or $0.49 (per lb.) | The greater of $50.00 (per shipment) or $0.50 (per lb.) |
New Surcharges
In 2025, DHL Express will introduce two new surcharges:
- Non-Conveyable Piece: Applies to any piece within a shipment that weighs between 56 lbs. and 150 lbs. (export) or 25 kg and 70 kg (import). This surcharge will only apply if the shipment does not already have an Overweight or Oversize Piece surcharge.
- Non-Routine Entry: Only applies when shipments are subject to non-routine clearance procedures by the destination Customs authorities due to value, weight, and/or commodity. It can also apply in select countries where DHL Express must outsource formal clearance entries to a licensed third-party broker.
If you have any questions about this change or how this will impact your business, please reach out to your dedicated Customer Success Manager or Support today.