Does DHL charge by weight or size?

Does DHL charge by weight or size?

Please be aware the DHL (and all carriers) will round up the dimensions and the weight. This means that if one side of a box is slightly over 10 inches, it will get rounded up to 11 inches. Or if a box bows out due to the contents, DHL will count how far out the box bends when it measures the dimensions.

How much does it cost to send a DHL package?

How Much Does It Cost to Ship Using DHL?

Is it cheaper to ship with DHL?

Shipping Rates: Although DHL and FedEx both charge higher rates for same-day delivery services, DHL rates are typically cheaper for domestic shipments, ultimately. When it comes to choosing between DHL international shipping rates and FedEx international shipping rates, DHL rates are also generally more affordable.

How much does DHL charge per pound?

Remote Area Pickup and Delivery will change from the greater of $42.00 per shipment or $0.42 per lb to the greater of $45.00 per shipment or $0.45 per lb.

Why does DHL cost so much?

Taxes. This is the unavoidable charge. For most things that you ship into Canada, they’ll be taxed according to your province’s rate. In Ontario’s case, that’s a 13% HST.

How do I figure out shipping costs?

Just weigh the package and use a shipping cost calculator to get a shipping price. If the parcel is small but heavy, get a shipping cost based on dimensional volume which might be cheaper. Remember that when calculating postage by weight, use the total weight of the package and not the weight of the product itself.