Service

Parcel Code

UPS Next Day Intra®

Note: This is the only service available for shipping Puerto Rico to Puerto Rico packages.

NDAP

UPS Next Day Air®

NDA

UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®

NDAE

UPS 2nd Day Air®

SDA

UPS Ground

GND

UPS Guaranteed GroundTM

Note: This service is similar to UPS Ground but is only available for shipments to the US from Puerto Rico.

GNDP

Service

Parcel Code

UPS Worldwide Express®

IEXP

UPS Worldwide Express Plus®

IEPL

UPS Worldwide Express Saver®

EXPS

UPS Worldwide Expedited®

IEXD

UPS Worldwide Express Freight®

IEXF

Service

Description (see ups.com for details)

UPS Carbon Neutral

For a surcharge, UPS offers a carbon neutral shipping option. When this option is selected, the surcharge pays for UPS to purchase certified carbon (CO2) offsets that balance out the emissions produced by the transportation of the shipment This option enables shippers and recipients to demonstrate their commitment to reducing the climate impact of emissions.

Additional Handling

For packages that require additional handling (for example, over 70 lbs).

To select Additional Handling while processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click the [OPTIONS], then select the Additional Handling check box on the Shipment tab.

Notes:

•An Additional Handling Surcharge will apply to any package with the longest side exceeding 48 inches (instead of 60 inches as previously) for all Ground, Air, and International packages effective from January 8, 2017.

•An Additional Handling Charge will apply to any package with its length plus girth (2*W + 2*H) combined exceeding 105 inches for all US50 and Puerto Rico (PR) Domestic & International (Export movements) packages effective from January 10, 2021.

Certificate of Origin

The USMCA Certificate of Origin is a uniform certificate of origin developed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States to certify that originating goods imported into their territories qualify for preferential treatment accorded by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A USMCA Certificate of Origin is required for a shipment of more than U.S.$1,000 in merchandise to Mexico or Canada when the goods qualify for USMCA origin. A USMCA Certificate of Origin may cover a single importation of goods or multiple importations of identical goods.

For those forms that are completed online, the CO application is designed for goods whose origin is the U.S. or Puerto Rico only. Use the USMCA CO for destinations to Canada and Mexico if the goods qualify as North American Origin goods.

Collect on Delivery (C.O.D.)

UPS collects payment upon delivery and transmits collected payments to the shipper.

To select C.O.D. while processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS]. On the Shipment tab, select the COD type and option on the left side, then enter the COD Amount on the right side of the screen. For multi-package shipments, the COD Amount can be different for each package, but the COD type and option must be the same for all of the packages in the shipment.  

Declared Value

Enter the value of the package contents for insurance purposes. The maximum declared value protection that UPS provides is $50,000. The first $100 in value is free.

While processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the Declared Value amount on the Shipment tab.

Delivery Area (contiguous 48 states), Extended Area, and Remote Area Surcharges

Providing service to and from less populated or accessible domestic and international areas carries higher operating costs. The delivery and extended area surcharges are assessed to more accurately reflect the cost of providing service to these areas. See the UPS Web site for more information on these services.

Duty and Tax Forwarding Charge

See the following Help topic: UPS World Ease® Overview.

UPS Delivery Confirmation (simple)

Confirmation of the delivery of the shipment with the recipient's signature.

UPS Delivery Confirmation with Signature

Provides automatic confirmation with a printed copy of the recipient's digital signature.

While processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the More Shipment tab. In the UPS Delivery Confirmation list, select Signature Confirmation.

UPS Delivery Confirmation with Adult Signature

Provides automatic confirmation with a printed copy of the adult recipient's digital signature. The adult must be at least 21 years of age.

While processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the More Shipment tab. In the UPS Delivery Confirmation list, select Adult Signature.

Clinical Trials - Dry Ice

UPS accepts shipments consisting of only dry ice within the 50 United States and Puerto Rico without a contract. For dry ice shipments outside the United States, a dry ice contract with UPS is required.

Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials

U.S. and International – includes Puerto Rico, but not the U.S. Virgin Islands. Click the link to see the Help topics under UPS - U.S. Origin > Supported Services > Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials.

Large Package

The Large Package surcharge and a minimum dollar amount previously applied only to domestic air, domestic ground, and Hundredweight service packages has changed as follows. The Large Package surcharge and the new minimum billable weight of 90 lbs (instead of the minimum dollar amount) now applies to all service types within all US states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

While processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Large Package check box on the Shipment tab.

Note: For additional information on this option (including package size), see the following Help topic: Supported Services - U.S. Origin.

Proof of Delivery

Proof of Delivery (P.O.D.) includes the time of delivery, full delivery address, and the name and signature of the person who accepted the shipment.

Residential Delivery

Delivery to a residence including a business operating out of a residence that does not have an entrance open to the public. Not available with UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®.

Select the Residential check box on the Receiver tab of the Warehouse page.

UPS Return Services

Service includes one Pickup Attempt, three Pickup Attempts, Print Label, Print & Mail, or Electronic Return Label (all mutually exclusive). Each is available with UPS Next Day Air®, UPS 2nd Day Air®, UPS Next Day Intra®, and UPS Guaranteed GroundTM. See the Help topic Returns Special Services.

Saturday Delivery

For delivery of the shipment on a Saturday. Available with UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.® and UPS Worldwide Express only.

To select Saturday Delivery while processing a UPS package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Saturday Delivery check box on the Shipment tab. The shipping service must be eligible for Saturday Delivery.