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Update: 2025 Seasonal Carrier Rate Increases
UPDATE: 10/6/2025
As of October 5, USPS® peak season rates are officially in effect and will run through January 18, 2026; but the good news is eBay Labels offers rates lower than USPS commercial rates.
Priority Mail Flat Rate
Flat rate discounts range from $0.70 to $2.80 depending on the package size.
Priority Mail
Rate discounts are in place for packages weighing between 2-10 lbs, zones 1-8. The discounts range from $0.30 to $1.25 depending on weight and zone. Read the USPS Temporary Price Change announcement.
Ground Advantage
Rate discounts are in place for packages weight between 2-10 lbs, zones 1-8.The discounts range from $0.10 to $0.75 depending on the weight and zone.
Also, remember FedEx® and UPS® made changes to their seasonal rates last month.
FedEx waived the Demand Surcharge on eBay Labels from September 29 through January 18—but keep in mind that surcharges for Additional Handling, Oversize, and FedEx 2Day One Rate® are still in place. Read the FedEx Demand Surcharges announcement.
UPS peak rates have been in effect since September 28 and will continue through January 17, 2026, with a Demand Surcharge applying to all UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver®, and UPS Air packages on eBay Labels, as well as Additional Handling and Large Package surcharges for domestic shipments. Learn more about UPS seasonal rates. Read the UPS Demand Surcharges announcement.
We understand how important shipping is for your business—particularly this time of year. We’ll stay in close touch with carriers and keep the community in the loop throughout the season.
As always, thank you for selling on eBay.
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Posted 09/15/2025:
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
USPS has 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
FedEx announced 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® surcharges begin 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
UPS announced peak season rates from September 28, 2025 through January 17, 2026.
A Demand Surcharge will apply to all UPS Ground, UPS Ground Saver®, and UPS Air packages on eBay Labels:
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10/26/25 through 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 Handling(1) and Large Packages(2) for 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 |
- UPS Air includes UPS Next Day Air®, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M ®, UPS 2nd Day Air® and UPS 3 Day Select®.
- As described in the UPS Rate and Service Guide and the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service.
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 dimensions when 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.
