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Courier vs freight mode, packaging rules and how billable weight is calculated.
SHIPPING MODES
Documents
Gifts within destination duty-free limits
Samples of nominal commercial value
One air waybill below 150 lbs
Max 70 lbs per package
Odd-size gifts/samples over 70 lbs per piece
Commercial shipments requiring export filing (EEI)
Electronics with documentation
Liquids & chemicals (hazardous / non-hazardous)
Anything not meeting courier rules
PACKAGING
Use good, air-worthy packaging that withstands the weight of the contents
Mark shipper & consignee name and address on at least two sides
Print marks & numbers (as on invoice) on at least two sides
Poor packaging may result in loss or damage
BILLABLE WEIGHT
The billable weight is the greater of actual or dimensional weight. A minimal rate may apply.
Weight of items + pallet, rounded up to the next pound.
L × W × H (in) ÷ 139, rounded up to the next pound.
The greater of the two; add per pallet for multi-pallet shipments.
Example
Calculation
Result
Actual weight (3 pallets)
110 + 880 + 660 lbs
1,650 lbs
Dimensional weight per pallet
48 × 40 × 59 in ÷ 139
815 lbs
Billable
Greater of actual vs dimensional per pallet
Per pallet
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