Published amounts
| Carrier and charge | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — US 48 | $15.35 | $16.50 | $18.00 Pending verification |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Remote (Commercial and Residential) | $15.50 | $16.75 | $17.75 |
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Alaska | $43.25 | $46.25 | $49.75 Pending verification |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Alaska | $43.00 | $46.00 | $48.75 |
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Hawaii | $15.35 | $16.50 | $18.00 Pending verification |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Hawaii | $14.50 | $16.25 | $17.50 |
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
Very remote destinations cost more to reach.
Carrier names
- UPS: Remote Area Surcharge: US 48, Alaska, Hawaii.
- FedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge tiers: Remote, Alaska, Hawaii.
What triggers it
- Triggered by the destination ZIP code on the carrier’s list.
- One area tier applies per package.
Example
A parcel to a remote Alaska ZIP pays the Alaska tier rather than the standard DAS.
Fuel
| UPS | Yes Listed as “Remote Area Surcharge: Alaska, Hawaii, US 48”. |
| FedEx | Yes Remote, Alaska and Hawaii amounts are Delivery Area Surcharge tiers at FedEx. |
Demand surcharges
No separate remote-area demand surcharge is published.
How it stacks
One area tier per package; adds to residential, size and demand charges.
On the invoice
Published names you may see: Remote Area Surcharge, Delivery Area Surcharge — Alaska, Delivery Area Surcharge — Hawaii. Billing formats abbreviate names differently. Decoder →
Contract considerations
- If you ship regularly to Alaska or Hawaii, ask whether remote tiers are covered by your DAS discount.
General considerations, not benchmarks or a promise of any discount.
Operational levers
- Compare both lists for your Alaska and Hawaii ZIPs; tier assignments differ.
- List amounts before discounts; your agreement governs what you pay.
- Pending amounts are labeled and are not presented as verified.