eBay Inc.
09/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 12:05
2025 Seasonal Carrier Rate Increases
The eBay Shipping team is committed to helping you through the busy holiday season. Our first update: USPS®, FedEx®, and UPS® will be adding temporary shipping cost increases during the peak period. We'll continue to share updates to keep you informed, and you can find full details anytime on each carrier's site.
USPS
USPShas announced peak season rates running from October 5, 2025, through January 18, 2026. Beginning October 5, eBay Labels rates will also be updated, and we'll keep you informed with more details along the way.
FedEx
FedExannounced peak season rates from September 29, 2025 through January 18, 2026.
The Demand Surcharge is waived for the following services on eBay Labels through January 18, 2026: FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery® residential shipments, FedEx Ground Economy, FedEx 2Day®, FedEx Standard Overnight® and FedEx Priority Overnight®.
FedEx 2Day One Rate® surchargesbegin on October 27, 2025. Packages will have a per package Demand Surcharge of $0.76 for Pak and Small Box, $0.74 for Medium Box and $0.72 for Large and Extra Large boxes.
Demand Additional Handling surcharges on eBay Labels are discounted for the following services for eBay Labels:
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9/29/2025 through 11/23/2025 |
11/24/2025 through 12/28/2025 |
12/29/2025 through 1/18/2026 |
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FedEx Ground |
$3.45 per package |
$3.45 per package |
$3.45 per package |
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FedEx Home Delivery |
$3.45 per package |
$3.45 per package |
$3.45 per package |
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FedEx 2Day |
$2.85 per package |
$3.76 per package |
$2.85 per package |
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FedEx Standard Overnight |
$2.85 per package |
$3.76 per package |
$2.85 per package |
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FedEx Priority Overnight |
$2.85 per package |
$3.76 per package |
$2.85 per package |
Demand Oversize surcharges will be assessed at FedEx published rates for the following services on eBay Labels:
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9/29/2025 through 11/23/2025 |
11/24/2025 through 12/28/2025 |
12/29/2025 through 1/18/2026 |
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FedEx Ground |
$90.00 per package |
$108.50 per package |
$90.00 per package |
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FedEx Home Delivery |
$90.00 per package |
$108.50 per package |
$90.00 per package |
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FedEx 2Day |
$90.00 per package |
$108.50 per package |
$90.00 per package |
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FedEx Standard Overnight |
$90.00 per package |
$108.50 per package |
$90.00 per package |
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FedEx Priority Overnight |
$90.00 per package |
$108.50 per package |
$90.00 per package |
UPS
UPSannounced peak season rates from September 28, 2025 through January 17, 2026.
A Demand Surchargewill apply to all UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver®, and UPS Air packages on eBay Labels:
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10/25/25 though 11/22/2025 |
11/23/2025 through 12/27/2025 |
12/28/2025 through 1/17/2026 |
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UPS Ground |
$0.40 per package |
$0.60 per package |
$0.40 per package |
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UPS Ground Saver |
$0.40 per package |
$0.60 per package |
$0.40 per package |
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All UPS Air |
$1.10 per package |
$2.05 per package |
$1.10 per package |
A Demand Surcharge will apply to packages that require Additional Handlingand Large Packagesfor all domestic shipments on eBay Labels.
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9/28/25 through 11/22/2025 |
11/23/2025 through 12/27/2025 |
12/28/2025 through 1/17/2026 |
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Additional Handling |
$8.25 per package |
$10.80 per package |
$8.25 per package |
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Large Package Surcharge |
$90.50 per package |
$107.00 per package |
$90.50 per package |
Smart Ship Tip: Demand surcharges are part of holiday shipping, but surprise costs don't have to be. Label pricing adjustments after shipment can be expensive and catch you off guard. You can help avoid them by entering accurate weight and dimensionswhen creating your shipping label.
We know how important shipping is for your business, particularly during the holidays. We'll be working hand in hand with carriers and keeping our community updated throughout the season.
As always, thank you for selling on eBay.
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