01 / What it is
A dated cost-impact window.
Demand surcharges are time-based references that can change quoting assumptions during published periods. The date must stay visible because the amount is not timeless.
ShipQualify / Time rule
Shipping Demand Surcharge Calendar
Check the date first. Then check the shipment. This page turns a changing surcharge schedule into a dated reference instead of a timeless fee table.
Current + upcomingOne URL is updated as periods change. No yearly page farm and no assumption that an old surcharge stays current.
Check a ship date
Demand-period reference
Choose a date to see which published 2026-2027 reference window applies.
Result
Demand period · stage 1
2026-10-25 through 2026-11-21
- Additional handling
- $8.75 / package
- Large package
- $96.25 / package
- Over maximum
- $530.00 / package
- Ground residential
- $0.50 / package
- Ground saver
- $0.50 / package
- Air reference
- $1.35 / package
Published standard per-package reference only. Higher-volume shipper tiers are intentionally not reproduced here. Demand periods and amounts can change; confirm current terms before tendering a shipment.
| Period | Additional handling | Large package | Over maximum | Residential / saver | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 to 2026-10-24 | $8.75 | $96.25 | $530.00 | — | — |
| 2026-10-25 to 2026-11-21 | $8.75 | $96.25 | $530.00 | $0.50 / $0.50 | $1.35 |
| 2026-11-22 to 2026-12-26 | $11.90 | $117.50 | $590.00 | $0.75 / $0.75 | $2.50 |
| 2026-12-27 to 2027-01-16 | $8.75 | $96.25 | $530.00 | $0.50 / $0.50 | $1.35 |
02 / What it is not
Not a universal or guaranteed fee.
The displayed amounts are standard published references. Contract terms, service selection, package conditions and later updates can change the final assessed charge.
03 / Next decision
Cost timing does not qualify the shipment.
Use the calendar as one cost-impact layer, then continue to routing and physical checks before treating the shipment as quotable.
Source date
Effective windows matter.
2026 Demand Surcharge updateUpdated 2026-08-26. Used for dated demand-period examples. Periods and amounts can change, so current carrier terms must still be confirmed.
Update policyWhen a newer official schedule is reviewed, update the period configuration in place and preserve the page URL.
FAQ
Demand surcharge questions
What is a demand surcharge period?
It is a dated window during which an additional published charge can apply to specified services or package conditions. The supplied source states that periods and amounts can change.
Is demand surcharge the same as peak surcharge?
In the supplied 2026 update, Demand Surcharge includes the terms Peak/Demand Surcharge and Peak Surcharge. The page uses the current source terminology while keeping the date window visible.
Does the calendar show my final shipping cost?
No. It shows the standard dated per-package reference amounts from the supplied source. Higher-volume shipper tiers, contract rates, service selection and other charges are not reproduced in the calculator and can change the final invoice.
Why connect the calendar to shipment qualification?
A demand period can add cost but does not decide whether a service is viable. Destination, cargo and physical rules still need to be checked before quoting.