Published amounts
| Carrier and charge | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Over Maximum Limits | $1,775.00 | $1,875.00 | $2,034.50 Pending verification |
| FedEx Ground Unauthorized Package Charge | $1,775.00 | $1,875.00 | $1,975.00 |
UPS: 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: 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 carriers charge it
Carriers discourage these shipments because they belong in freight services.
Carrier names
- UPS: Over Maximum Limits.
- FedEx: Ground Unauthorized Package Charge (Ground and Home Delivery).
What triggers it
- Actual weight over 150 lb.
- Length over 108 in.
- Length + girth over 165 in.
- UPS Tariff §40.8: Over Maximum charges apply in addition to all other applicable charges, including the Large Package Surcharge.
Example
A 112 in long tube exceeds the 108 in limit at both carriers, so it is an over-limit package even if it is light.
Fuel
| UPS | Yes Listed as “Over Maximum Limits”. |
| FedEx | Yes Listed as “Ground Unauthorized Package Charge” (Ground) and “Unauthorized Charge” (Express). |
Demand surcharges
Both carriers publish demand versions during peak; see the peak calendar.
How it stacks
UPS: added on top of other charges, including Large Package. FedEx: replaces Oversize and Additional Handling as the single highest non-standard charge.
On the invoice
Published names you may see: Over Maximum Limits, Ground Unauthorized Package Charge. Billing formats abbreviate names differently. Decoder →
Contract considerations
- These charges are rarely discounted deeply; the better lever is routing such items to freight.
General considerations, not benchmarks or a promise of any discount.
Operational levers
- Flag items over 108 in or 150 lb in your order system before label creation.
Change history
- Sept. 21, 2026 · FedEx: FedEx renames Demand — Unauthorized and extends non-standard demand fees internationally
- List amounts before discounts; your agreement governs what you pay.
- Pending amounts are labeled and are not presented as verified.