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Important Information

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Important Information

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Use DHL On Demand DeliveryExternal Link / New Window, a free and simple online solution that puts you in control of how, when, and where DHL delivers packages to your home. Our couriers can offer a non-contact delivery with the Authorize a Signature Release option.

You can take advantage of On Demand Delivery as a Guest User or Register for additional benefits, such as setting preferences for all future deliveries. You can choose one of up to six different delivery options while your shipments are en route:
  • Choose Your Delivery Date
  • Authorize a Signature Release
  • Leave with a Neighbor, Leasing Office or Security Guard
  • Collect from DHL ServicePoint or Locker
  • Delivery to an Alternate Address
  • Put Your Deliveries on a Vacation Hold
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Given the significant impacts of COVID-19 on the global aviation industry and in order to help us maintain reliable and high quality delivery services for you and your customers, DHL Express introduced a temporary Emergency Situation Surcharge in early April.
Since the onset of this global pandemic, DHL teams have been working around the clock, adapting and adjusting the operations of our global network to align with new developments, regulatory requirements and constant changes in capacity and demand.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE EMERGENCY SITUATION SURCHARGE

As market conditions continue to evolve with the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Emergency Situation Surcharge will be adjusted downwards effective July 1, 2020.

This adjustment reflects changes in market dynamics and air capacity availability. Given expected reductions to our additional costs out of China and Hong Kong, we will make a downward adjustment for the following origin/destination combinations:
  • China to Europe/Americas/Rest of World: from $0.90/lb to $0.45/lb
  • China/Hong Kong to Australia/New Zealand: from $0.90/lb to $0.85/lb
Below, you will find the details of the adjusted Emergency Situation Surcharge per origin and destination combination.
Charge in USD per LB and USD per KG
DHL Express Emergency Situation Surcharge as of July 1st, 2020
For shipments billed in lbs (USD/lb)
 Destination Country/Region
Origin Country / RegionHong Kong*
& China		Australia &
New Zealand***		Rest of Asia**EuropeAmericasRest of World
China$0.45$0.85$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45
Hong Kong*$0.45$0.85$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45
Rest of Asia**$0.45$0.85$0.45$0.09$0.09$0.09
Europe$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
Americas$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
Rest of World$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
* Hong Kong and Macau

** Rest of Asia (Asia excluding China and Hong Kong) = Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, India, Japan, Cambodia, Kiribati, South Korea, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Nepal, Nauru, Niue, North Korea, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Taiwan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa. Australia, and New Zealand as origin only.

***All shipments from Australia/New Zealand/Papua New Guinea to Australia/New Zealand/Papua New Guinea will be charged €0.20/kg regardless of billing location.
DHL Express Emergency Situation Surcharge as of July 1st, 2020
For shipments billed in kgs (USD/kg)
 Destination Country/Region
Origin Country / RegionHong Kong*
& China		Australia &
New Zealand***		Rest of Asia**EuropeAmericasRest of World
China$1.00$1.90$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00
Hong Kong*$1.00$1.90$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00
Rest of Asia**$1.00$1.90$1.00$0.20$0.20$0.20
Europe$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
Americas$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
Rest of World$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
* Hong Kong and Macau

** Rest of Asia (Asia excluding China and Hong Kong) = Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, India, Japan, Cambodia, Kiribati, South Korea, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Nepal, Nauru, Niue, North Korea, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Taiwan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa. Australia, and New Zealand as origin only.

***All shipments from Australia/New Zealand/Papua New Guinea to Australia/New Zealand/Papua New Guinea will be charged €0.20/kg regardless of billing location.
For your reference, below you will find the current Emergency Situation Surcharge, as applied since May 24th, 2020.
Below, you will find the details for the adjusted surcharge per origin and destination combination:
For shipments billed in lbs (USD/lb)
 Destination
OriginHong Kong**
& China		Australia &
New Zealand		Rest of Asia* EuropeAmericasRest of World
China$0.45$0.90$0.45$0.90$0.90$0.90
Hong Kong$0.45$0.90$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45
Rest of Asia$0.45$0.85$0.45$0.09$0.09$0.09
Europe$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
Americas$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
Rest of World$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09
* Rest of Asia (Asia excluding China and Hong Kong) = Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, India, Japan, Cambodia, Kiribati, South Korea, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Nepal, Nauru, Niue, North Korea, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Taiwan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa. Australia, and New Zealand as origin only.

** Hong Kong = Hong Kong and Macau
For shipments billed in kgs (USD/kg)
 Destination
OriginHong Kong**
& China		Australia &
New Zealand		Rest of Asia* EuropeAmericasRest of World
China$1.00$2.00$1.00$2.00$2.00$2.00
Hong Kong$1.00$2.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00
Rest of Asia$1.00$1.90$1.00$0.20$0.20$0.20
Europe$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
Americas$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
Rest of World$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20
* Rest of Asia (Asia excluding China and Hong Kong) = Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, India, Japan, Cambodia, Kiribati, South Korea, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Nepal, Nauru, Niue, North Korea, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Taiwan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa. Australia, and New Zealand as origin only.

** Hong Kong = Hong Kong and Macau
Please note that the Emergency Situation Surcharge is a temporary charge, which allows us to cover part of the operating cost increases and the necessary air network adjustments. We will continue to evaluate and adjust the ESS as market conditions evolve for the duration of this emergency situation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your local DHL representative.
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