Published amounts
| Carrier and charge | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Declared Value for Carriage — per $100 | $1.60 | $1.70 | $1.84 Pending verificationReported by one summary only (D’Arrigo Consulting). |
| FedEx Declared Value — per $100 over $300 | $1.50 | $1.65 | $1.80 |
| FedEx Declared Value — $100.01 to $300 | $4.50 | $4.95 | $5.40 |
UPS periods: 2025 (in effect through Dec. 21, 2025) — UPS source
2026 (Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026) — UPS source
2027 (from Dec. 21, 2026) — UPS source
FedEx periods: 2025 (in effect through Jan. 4, 2026) — FedEx source
2026 (Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027) — FedEx source
2027 (from Jan. 4, 2027) — FedEx source
Why it exists
It raises the carrier’s liability limit for loss or damage.
Carrier terminology
- UPS: Declared Value for Carriage, per $100 with a minimum.
- FedEx: Declared Value: a flat amount for $100.01–$300, then per $100 over $300.
The charges are compared side by side but are not assumed to be identical. Definitions and services differ.
Qualification rules
The two structures are different, so a per-$100 comparison is only approximate. UPS’s minimum charge per package is published in its guide; the 2026 minimum is pending verification here because sources disagree ($5.10 vs. $5.11).
Fuel surcharge treatment
| UPS | Yes Listed as “Declared Value for Carriage”. |
| FedEx | Not listed Declared value is not on FedEx’s fuel list. |
Demand surcharge treatment
None.
How it stacks with other charges
Independent of other charges.
Negotiation considerations
- Compare declared value cost with third-party shipping insurance.
General considerations only, not benchmarks or a promise of any discount.
Operational ways to reduce exposure
- Declare value only where the item is worth more than the standard liability.