Brokerage Fees Listed by Shipping Method
Updated January 2017As often requested, here's a list of brokerage fees by shipping method (with additional notes and whatnot). Please note this only applies to brokerage fees; you're also potentially responsible for tax and duty, and should read our article on Cross-Border Tax, Duty, and Brokerage Fees for more details. We try to be accurate, but we're not responsible for any errors below.
| Shipping Method | Brokerage Fees | Notes |
| UPS Worldwide Expedited Air; 2-4 days | $0 | Beyond 5 items, $4.50 per item. $10 bond fee |
| UPS Worldwide Saver Air; 1-2 days | $0 | Beyond 5 items, $4.50 per item. $10 bond fee |
| UPS Standard Ground; 7-10 days | High | Entry Preparation Charges, COD Fee, Bond Fee |
| FedEx International Economy Air; 2-4 days | $0 | $10 bond fee |
| FedEx International Priority Air; 1-2 days | $0 | $10 bond fee |
| FedEx Ground Ground; 7-10 days | High | High Brokerage Fees; Avoid |
| International Priority Mail Ground; 7-10 days | $9.95 | |
| International Express Mail Air; 2-3 days | $9.95 | |
| Purolator Ground incl. Tax/Duty Ground; 2-6 days | $0 | |
| DHL Standard/Expedited Ground | $16.67 |
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