Postage Options

UPS Ground

Jennifer Magno
Jennifer Magno

UPS Ground is a cost-effective shipping option that offers reliable delivery within 2 to 5 business days, with full tracking throughout the process. It's a great choice for those looking for dependable service and a lot of visibility for tracking, especially for larger shipments destined for the US.

What are the dimensions, weight, and package limitations?
 
  • For UPS Ground packages, the maximum actual weight is 50 pounds. Packages exceeding this weight will not be accepted for transportation. 

Size Limitations

  • The maximum size for a UPS Ground package is 70 inches (L+W+H).
  • Packages exceeding these dimensions may incur additional handling charges or be refused for transport.

Additional Handling

A surcharge applies for packages that require special handling. This includes:

  • Packages with an actual weight greater than 50 pounds.
  • Packages where length plus girth [(2 x width) + (2 x height)] exceeds 105 inches.
  • Length exceeds 48 inches or width exceeds 30 inches.
  • Items not packaged in standard corrugated boxes or those with irregular packaging like metal, wood, or plastic.
  • Cylindrical items such as barrels or drums.

Charges for special handling vary by zone and start at $19.50 

Large Package Surcharge

  • A package is classified as "Large" when its length plus girth exceeds 130 inches, or its length exceeds 96 inches.
  • Large packages are subject to a minimum billable weight of 90 pounds.

Estimated Time of Delivery

  • UPS Ground delivery typically occurs within two to five business days, depending on the destination within all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
  • For a more accurate estimate, customers can refer to the UPS Ground Time-in-Transit maps on ups.com/maps.
     
Returns
  1. Returns are retrievable for this postage 

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