Fedex Shipping Calculator International

FedEx International Shipping Cost Estimator

Use this calculator to get an estimated cost for shipping a package internationally with FedEx. Please note that this is an estimation and does not include potential customs duties, taxes, or specific service type surcharges. For an exact quote, please visit the official FedEx website.

Canada Mexico United Kingdom Germany Australia Japan China Brazil India Other International

Understanding FedEx International Shipping Costs

Shipping internationally with FedEx involves several factors that determine the final cost. This estimator provides a general idea, but a real quote from FedEx will be more precise.

Key Factors Influencing Cost:

  1. Destination Country: The further and more complex the destination (in terms of customs and logistics), the higher the cost. Countries are often grouped into zones.
  2. Package Weight (Actual vs. Dimensional):
    • Actual Weight: The physical weight of your package.
    • Dimensional Weight: This accounts for the space a package occupies on a vehicle. It's calculated using the package's dimensions. FedEx uses a dimensional weight factor (typically 139 for international express services when using inches and pounds). The shipping cost is based on the greater of the actual weight or the dimensional weight.
  3. Package Dimensions: Length, width, and height directly impact the dimensional weight. Larger packages, even if light, can be more expensive to ship.
  4. Service Type: FedEx offers various international services (e.g., International Priority, International Economy, International Ground to Canada/Mexico), each with different transit times and price points. Faster services are generally more expensive.
  5. Declared Value: This is the value you declare for your shipment, primarily for customs purposes. It also affects the cost of optional insurance. Higher declared values typically incur higher insurance fees.
  6. Customs Duties and Taxes: These are charges imposed by the destination country's government on imported goods. They are NOT included in this calculator's estimate and are typically paid by the recipient, though the sender can sometimes opt to pay them. These can significantly add to the total cost.
  7. Surcharges: Additional fees can apply for fuel, remote area delivery, oversized packages, dangerous goods, or special handling.

How Dimensional Weight is Calculated (FedEx International Express, inches/lbs):

Dimensional Weight (lbs) = (Length x Width x Height in inches) / 139

The billable weight will be the greater of the actual weight or the dimensional weight.

Limitations of This Calculator:

This tool provides an estimate based on simplified pricing models. It does not:

  • Account for specific FedEx service types (e.g., Priority vs. Economy).
  • Include customs duties, taxes, or brokerage fees.
  • Include fuel surcharges or other specific FedEx surcharges.
  • Reflect real-time FedEx pricing, which can change.

Always obtain an official quote directly from FedEx for accurate pricing.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you're shipping a 5 lb package (12x10x8 inches) with a declared value of $100 to the UK.

  • Actual Weight: 5 lbs
  • Dimensional Weight: (12 * 10 * 8) / 139 = 960 / 139 ≈ 6.91 lbs
  • Billable Weight: Max(5 lbs, 6.91 lbs) = 6.91 lbs
  • Estimated Base Shipping (UK factor): Based on our internal model, this might be around $80-$120.
  • Estimated Insurance: $100 * 1% = $1.00
  • Total Estimated Cost: Approximately $81-$121 (excluding duties/taxes).

Using the calculator above with these values will give you a similar estimate.

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Declared Value can be zero."; return; } // FedEx International Express Dimensional Weight Factor (inches/lbs) var dimensionalFactor = 139; // Calculate Dimensional Weight var dimensionalWeight = (packageLength * packageWidth * packageHeight) / dimensionalFactor; // Determine Billable Weight (greater of actual or dimensional) var billableWeight = Math.max(packageWeight, dimensionalWeight); // Simplified Zone Factors (fictional for estimation) var zoneFactor; switch (destinationCountry) { case "canada": case "mexico": zoneFactor = 1.5; // Nearby North America break; case "uk": case "germany": zoneFactor = 2.5; // Europe break; case "australia": case "japan": case "china": zoneFactor = 3.5; // Asia/Oceania break; case "brazil": zoneFactor = 3.0; // South America break; case "india": zoneFactor = 3.8; // Further Asia break; default: // "other" zoneFactor = 4.0; // General higher international break; } // Base Cost and Per-Pound Rate (fictional for estimation) var baseCost = 35; // Base cost for any international shipment var perLbRate = 6; // Cost per billable pound, scaled by zone var estimatedShippingCost = baseCost + (billableWeight * perLbRate * zoneFactor); // Insurance Cost (typically 1% of declared value, with a minimum) var insuranceRate = 0.01; // 1% var minInsuranceFee = 1.00; // Minimum insurance fee var estimatedInsuranceCost = Math.max(declaredValue * insuranceRate, minInsuranceFee); if (declaredValue === 0) { estimatedInsuranceCost = 0; // No insurance if declared value is 0 } var totalEstimatedCost = estimatedShippingCost + estimatedInsuranceCost; // Display Results resultDiv.innerHTML = "Destination: " + destinationCountry.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + destinationCountry.slice(1) + "" + "Actual Package Weight: " + packageWeight.toFixed(2) + " lbs" + "Dimensional Weight: " + dimensionalWeight.toFixed(2) + " lbs" + "Billable Weight: " + billableWeight.toFixed(2) + " lbs (The greater of actual or dimensional weight)" + "Estimated Base Shipping Cost: $" + estimatedShippingCost.toFixed(2) + "" + "Estimated Insurance Cost: $" + estimatedInsuranceCost.toFixed(2) + "" + "Total Estimated Shipping Cost: $" + totalEstimatedCost.toFixed(2) + "" + "This estimate does NOT include customs duties, taxes, or specific service surcharges. For an exact quote, please visit FedEx.com."; }

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