Many companies ship items that require special attention or packaging. FedEx can ship dangerous goods with a variety of services.
To begin with, you cannot ship dangerous goods of any kind via FedEx International Next Flight service. Dry ice is the only category of hazardous goods shipped via FedEx International First. Only dangerous goods charges are assessed if a shipment contains both dry ice and dangerous goods (accessible or inaccessible). The dry-ice surcharge is not levied.
What FedEx services can ship accessible, inaccessible dangerous goods or dry ice?
FedEx First Overnight | FedEx Priority Overnight | FedEx First Overnight Freight | FedEx 1Day Freight |
FedEx International First (U.S. inbound) | FedEx International Priority Express | FedEx International Priority | FedEx International Economy (except to PR) |
FedEx International Priority Freight | FedEx International Economy Freight (except to PR) | FedEx International Premium | FedEx International Express Freight |
Accessible Dangerous Goods Classifications
Certain dangerous goods must be accessible during transit. You can ship these accessible dangerous goods using.
Class 1.4 | Explosives |
Class 2.1 | Flammable gas |
Class 2.2 | Non-flammable gas with a “cargo aircraft only” label |
Class 3 | Flammable liquid |
Class 4 | Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible, dangerous when wet |
Class 5 | Oxidizer and organic peroxide |
Class 8 | Corrosive material |
Inaccessible Dangerous Goods Classification
You can ship the following dangerous goods classifications via most FedEx Express services.
Class 2.2 | Non-flammable gas without a “cargo aircraft only” label |
Class 6.1 | Toxic |
Class 6.2 | Infectious substances |
Class 7 | Radioactive materials |
Class 9 | Miscellaneous dangerous goods |
What FedEx services can ship inaccessible or dry ice?
FedEx First Overnight | FedEx Priority Overnight | FedEx First Overnight® Freight | FedEx 1Day Freight |
FedEx International First (U.S. inbound) | FedEx International Priority Express | FedEx International Priority | FedEx International Economy (except for PR) |
FedEx International Priority Freight | FedEx International Economy Freight (except for PR) | FedEx International Premium | FedEx International Express Freight |
FedEx Standard Overnight | FedEx 2Day A.M | FedEx 2Day A.M | FedEx Express Saver |
You cannot ship dangerous goods of any kind in the FedEx 10kg Box or FedEx 25kg Box except for permitted IATA Section II lithium batteries. Additionally, shipments from the U.S. to Puerto Rico that contain dangerous goods or dry ice are assessed the same fees that apply to shipments within the U.S.
FedEx is not required to add dry ice to packages or provide re-icing services. Dangerous goods may not be rerouted to an address other than the original recipient’s address provided by the shipper unless dry ice is the only type of dangerous goods contained in the shipment. All dangerous goods shipments may be made available for pickup at permissible locations or returned to the sender. For more information, contact FedEx directly.
What does it cost to ship FedEx Dangerous Goods?
Service | Accessible | Inaccessible | Dry Ice Only |
First Overnight, Priority Overnight | $160 | $73 | $7.50 |
Standard Overnight, 2Day A.M., 2Day, Express Saver | n/a | $73 | $7.50 |
International First, International Priority Express, International Priority, International Economy | Greater of $240 per shipment or $1.30 per lb. | Greater of $115 per shipment or $0.63 per lb | $7.50 per shipment |
Overnight Freight, 1Day Freight | Greater of $160 per shipment or $1.28 per lb. | Greater of $131 per shipment or $0.46 per lb. | n/a |
2Day Freight, 3Day Freight | n/a | Greater of $131 per shipment or $0.46 per lb | n/a |
International Express Freight Services | Greater of $240 per shipment or $1.30 per lb. | Greater of $115 per shipment or $0.63 per lb |
Money-back guarantee policy for dangerous goods
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