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UPS Shipping Tips
UPS has been in the shipping business for nearly one hundred years. And, they understand that it is not always as simple as getting a package from point A to point B. Her are some tips to help you:
 
Shipping High Value Articles
Shipping Hazardous Materials
Measuring Your Box
More UPS Shipping Tips

 Shipping High Value Articles
A package is automatically protected against loss or damage up to $100 (U.S.). Additional protection up to $50,000 (U.S.) per package is available upon request for an additional fee. Articles with value greater than $50,000 will not be accepted for transportation. More restrictive value limits apply for packages shipped internationally, via the Internet, or articles of unusual value. For additional limitations, refer to the terms and conditions contained in the UPS Tariff.

 Shipping Hazardous Materials
UPS accepts hazardous materials only from customers with hazardous materials contracts. It is a shipper's responsibility to determine if a package contains a hazardous material. Call the UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center at 800-554-9964 for details.

 Measuring Your Box
Here are a few things you should know about UPS package specifications.

What's the billable weight of your package - actual, dimensional or oversize?
Determine actual weight. You can use any standard scale.
Find dimensional weight - Multiply Length X Width X Height. Go with this number, unless the number is greater than 1,728. If the number is greater than 1,728 then divide it by 194 to determine your dimensional weight.
Compare the actual weight from Step 1 to the dimensional weight from Step 2. The larger of the two is the billable weight and should be used to calculate shipping charges.
Could your package be oversize?
  • Oversize 1
    If a package exceeds 84 inches and is equal to or less than 108 inches in length and girth combined and weighs less than 30 pounds, the package will be considered "Oversize 1." Oversized 1 packages will be treated as a 30-pound package when calculating billable weight.

  • Oversize 2
    If a package is between 108 and 130 inches in length and girth combined and weighs less than 70 pounds, the package will be considered "Oversize 2." Oversized 2 packages will be treated as a 70-pound package when calculating billable weight.


 More UPS Shipping Tips
  • APO and FPO addresses are not accepted for shipments.
  • UPS transports packages containing alcoholic beverages only where permitted by state law and under certain conditions.
  • UPS does not provide a protective service for the transport of items that require protection from heat or cold. So, while chocolates may arrive intact for Valentines Day, think twice before sending them on the 4th of July.
  • All shipments will be accepted for transportation only according to the terms and conditions of the UPS Tariff.
  • For more information, visit www.ups.com or call 1-800-PICK-UPS (1-800-742-5877).


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