Is there a surcharge for Section I shipments?

Is there a surcharge for Section I shipments?

• A. No surcharge
• B. Yes - dangerous goods surcharge
• C. Only for international shipments
• D. Only for batteries over 100Wh

Answer: (B)

Section I shipments are considered dangerous goods. Because these items require extra precautions—special handling, labeling, documentation, and strict regulatory compliance—FedEx applies a dangerous goods surcharge to cover the additional costs involved in safely shipping them. This surcharge applies to both domestic and international shipments that qualify as dangerous goods, not just international ones. It isn’t limited to batteries over a certain capacity; any shipment that meets the dangerous goods criteria would trigger the surcharge. So, there is a dangerous goods surcharge for Section I shipments.

Section I shipments are considered dangerous goods. Because these items require extra precautions—special handling, labeling, documentation, and strict regulatory compliance—FedEx applies a dangerous goods surcharge to cover the additional costs involved in safely shipping them. This surcharge applies to both domestic and international shipments that qualify as dangerous goods, not just international ones. It isn’t limited to batteries over a certain capacity; any shipment that meets the dangerous goods criteria would trigger the surcharge. So, there is a dangerous goods surcharge for Section I shipments.