Updated Peak Surcharge information is now available for review, including revised Peak Surcharge rates that will take effect beginning 17 October 2021 and remain until further notice.
Read more about the Peak SurchargeOpen the link in a new windowOn 26 December, one of the most competitive rate changes ever delivered by UPS will go into effect. Find out more about how UPS will continue to support your 2022 planning & growth strategies by downloading the new rate guide when available this coming quarter.
Learn more about the upcoming rate change hereEffective 1 September 2021, UPS has optimised our network coverage in China Mainland. Local customers in 9 areas: Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and Hebei will be able to enjoy UPS’s high quality service.
Find out more about service enhancements in China MainlandWith effect from 1 August 2021, under the Indonesian Finance Ministry Regulation No. 158/PMK.04/2017 and Customs & Excise Directorate General Regulation No. PER 11/BC/2020, it will be mandatory for all Indonesia importers and exporters to declare their Tax ID numbers (NPWP) for every import and export shipment.
For exports and imports under registered businesses, please ensure that your company Tax ID number (NPWP) is stated clearly on your commercial invoices.
For exports and imports by individuals, please ensure that your personal Tax ID number (NPWP), Citizen ID Number (NIK KTP) or Passport number is stated clearly on your commercial invoices.
This is a mandatory regulatory requirement and failure to comply may result in delays to your shipments with us.
UPS would like to proactively collect your Tax ID and other identifiers to match your Tax ID to your UPS account or shipment, to mitigate any potential service delays as we transition to comply with this regulatory change. Please provide your information to us here (redirects to our US-based vendor, Qualtrics).
Please note that we will collect and use your information solely to comply with these regulatory requirements. For more on how we handle your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
Read more about the Tax ID Requirements - only in Bahasa IndonesiaEffective 19 July 2021, UPS has added more weekly flights into Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan to reduce transit time to and from key Asia Pacific, European, Indian Subcontinents, Middle Eastern and African markets by one day.
Along with faster delivery for time-sensitive shipments, UPS is also extending pickup cut-off times to end of business day and providing earlier deliveries as early as 12pm for businesses in selected cities in West and Central Japan. Businesses can now enjoy greater flexibility to meet extended production windows while responding quicker to customers’ needs.
Find out more about transit times for shipments between specific origins and destinationsBeginning 1 July 2021, UPS customers in Hong Kong SAR can simply use their mobile devices to make on-the-spot payments seamlessly for COD and COP packages. Simply scan the QR code on your package upon delivery to make secure payments quickly and conveniently. Payment options include Faster Payment System (FPS), Alipay* and Octopus.
*Eligible for COD packages only
Read more about UPS’s payment options hereUPS is making an operational adjustment for shipments scheduled for delivery in the U.S. on 22 June 2021 through 25 June 2021. On these days, we will extend delivery commitment times for UPS Next Day Air® Early, UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Worldwide Express Plus®, and UPS Worldwide Express® packages delivered in the U.S. by 90 minutes.
Find out the latest information status about your shipmentAn updated version of the UPS Rates and Service Guide will be available on 11 July 2021. Please refer to the following link to download a copy of the latest UPS Rates and Services Guide at time of use for more information.
Download the latest UPS Rates and Services GuidePursuant to Section Four of the Customs Administration Order by the Philippines Bureau of Customs, an Export Declaration (ED) is required for all non-document shipments being exported from the Philippines regardless of value. As such, effective immediately, UPS will require 3 copies of the following documents for export shipments from shippers located in both the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and non-PEZA locations: Invoice, packaging list, and ED. This requirement will also apply to packages that are being returned to their origin with prepaid Return Service Labels. Shippers can process and submit ED for relevant shipments online via Customs E2M or physically via Manual Export Declaration. Kindly ensure that these documents are ready at time of shipment pick up. Alternatively, shippers can also notify our UPS Customer Service when making a pick up request to engage UPS to process the ED on their behalf for a fee. Should UPS be engaged, our service provider will provide a manual form to be filled up during shipment pick up.
Read more on the Customs Administration OrderBeginning 6 April 2021, consignees receiving UPS cash-on-delivery packages in Asia Pacific can simply use their mobile devices to make on-the-spot payments to receive their packages seamlessly. By simply scanning a QR code on the UPS invoice upon delivery, consignees can make secure payments quickly and conveniently. Consignees can choose from more payment options including Faster Payment System and Alipay in Hong Kong SAR, PayNow in Singapore, PromptPay in Thailand including credit card payment in Macau SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Read more about UPS’s payment options hereEffective 1 March 2021, the Civil Aviation Department (CAD), Government of Hong Kong SAR have revised the Security Policy in view of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements. Under this revised policy, consignors will either have to be approved by the CAD, or have their cargo subject to 100% security screening prior to being loaded on to a commercial aircraft.
As UPS is recognized as a Regulated Agent (RA) under the Regulated Agent Security Program by CAD, please be assured that your shipments and transit time will not be impacted by this revised policy in place.
Read more about the revised security policyEffective 5 April 2021, UPS will prohibit the shipment of Vape Products throughout the U.S. network. UPS is prohibiting the shipment of Vaping Products throughout its U.S. network (including import and export). For the purpose of this prohibition, Vaping Products includes any and all noncombustible liquid or gel, regardless of the presence of nicotine, capable of being used with or for the consumption of nicotine. All related vape devices, products and accessories are included in this prohibition.
Read more about the updated policyEffective 22 February 2021, shipments originating from U.S. and Europe into Hong Kong SAR on UPS Worldwide Express® service will be available in 197 locations across Hong Kong Island, Outlying Islands, Kowloon and New Territories.
This service enhancement will allow you quicker access to the market with wider service coverage to capture more business opportunities, as well as additional time to organize and redistribute goods to your customers with up to 2 hours earlier delivery time improvement in selected locations.
Find out more about transit times for shipments between specific origins and destinationsU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) for imports into the United States of cotton and tomato products produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“XUAR”) of China based on information that indicates situations of forced labor.
Read more on the Withhold Release OrderEffective 1 December 2020, the Korea Customs Service announced that only consignees’ Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) is allowed for B2C import shipments to South Korea for de-minimis clearance. The submission of consignees’ date of birth will not be accepted. Consignees who are foreign nationals may use their passport number including country code or alien registration number to substitute for PCCC.
Read More About the mandatory submission of PCCCEffective 9 November 2020, goods produced in Hong Kong SAR and exported to the U.S. should no longer be marked to indicate ‘Hong Kong’ as origin on the packaging, but must be marked to indicate ‘China’ as origin. In the Commercial Invoice, shippers should still indicate ‘Hong Kong’ as the Country of Origin, as goods exported from Hong Kong SAR are still subject to Hong Kong’s duties.
It is essential for shippers to comply with the new labeling requirements to prevent potential penalties and/or delays in customs clearance.
Read more about the labeling requirements for goods exported to the U.S. from Hong Kong SARUPS now offers an added option to its standard Less-Than-Container-Load (LCL) service for China-to-Europe rail shipments. This dedicated freight consolidation service is available in more than 30 cities in China and 10 countries in Europe, serving as a reliable and cost-effective solution that can help you optimize your supply chain.
Read More about the Dedicated LCL Freight Consolidation ServiceUPS My Choice now allows consignees to redirect international packages to another address within the package’s destination city. This new feature gives consignees greater control over when and where to receive their packages, and prevents missed deliveries.
Note: Delivery to Another Address is an existing feature in Hong Kong.
Learn more about UPS My ChoiceDeficit Weight Billing allows customers to enjoy lower price benefits for their shipments. To learn more about how Deficit Weight Billing works, please refer to the updated UPS Rate and Service Guide.
Read More about Deficit Weight BillingEffective 26 March 2020 and until further notice, we have suspended the UPS Service Guarantee (referred to as the UPS Money Back Guarantee) for all shipments from any origin to any destination.
Learn more.Effective 2 March 2020, UPS will increase the fuel surcharge index by 1% for all fuel prices to align more closely with costs, enabling UPS to maintain high standards of service for our customers. The fuel surcharge index will be updated on the Fuel Surcharge page starting 2 March 2020.
Read More about Fuel SurchargeIn accordance with Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 199/PMK.010/2019, with effect from 30 January 2020, the de minimis exemption limit for inbound shipments to Indonesia will decrease from USD 75 to USD 3 per shipment.
Read More about the New RegulationsThe General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has launched an initiative to streamline the integrated customs clearance process by implementing a two-step customs declaration process for all formal-entry (include Entry Category “D”) shipments to Mainland China.
Read More About the New Two-Step ProcessEffective 1 January 2020, all manufacturers and distributors of cells, batteries and equipment powered by cells and batteries manufactured after 30 June 2003 are required to make available a test summary as specified in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Read More about Updated IATA RegulationsThe General Department of Vietnam Customs has revised the customs declaration process. Effective 15 October 2019, the new process requires a VAT tax code for customs declaration of both low value and high value shipments. A detailed declaration (or invoice line declaration) will also be required for low value shipments.
Read More About the Revised Customs Declaration Process for VietnamThe New Zealand Government has enacted the Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation, requiring certain businesses outside of New Zealand to apply a 15% GST on their sales of low-value goods imported to consumers in New Zealand starting from 1 December 2019. Further, from 1 December 2019, changes will be made in respect of import documentation.
Read More About the New Zealand's GST LegislationAs negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU continue, UPS is working with all levels of government and business to keep abreast of changes.
Read more about the latest Brexit updatesShipments from Europe and Asia Pacific will now be delivered one business day earlier to major areas in Shanghai, China Mainland.
Global shipments to the city of Sagamihara Chuo-ku in Kanagawa Prefecture will now be delivered one business day earlier.
Read MoreThe Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) programme comes into effect on 12 June 2019, requiring all air carriers to submit air cargo information in advance of all shipments to the U.S.
Read MoreIn November 2018, the Australian Government revised Section 69 of the Customs Act 1901, requiring all importers to comply with certain requirements when importing goods containing tobacco into Australia for personal or business purposes. These revisions will be coming into force on 1 July 2019.
Read MoreBeginning 3 June 2019, a Customs Clearance Indigenous Code (CCIC) will be required for all B2C informal entry shipments to South Korea.
Read MoreBusinesses in the Japanese cities of Chiryu, Obu, Kunitachi and Fuchu now enjoy better connectivity to the global marketplace.
Read MoreThe Philippines Bureau of Customs has implemented the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in January 2019, adjusting the notice period from 30 days to 7 days to declare unclaimed goods as abandoned.
Read MoreTransit time for shipments using UPS Worldwide Expedited service from Eastern China Mainland to Japan reduced by one business day.
Read MoreBeginning 1 April 2019, UPS has enhanced its service in 1,285 new postal areas in Seoul and Gyeonggi, South Korea to better serve businesses of all sizes and industries in the region.
Read MoreEffective 6 May 2019, UPS has revised the Fuel Surcharge Index and dimensions of the Large Package Surcharge and Over Maximum Limits additional charges.
Read MoreGlobal inbound shipment to Misato, Yashio, and Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture, Japan will now be delivered one day earlier.
Read MoreUPS has expanded Worldwide Express®service with guaranteed delivery by 12pm and/or 2pm for 51,034 new postal areas across Singapore.
Read MoreOn 30 December 2018, the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force for six member countries – Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Read MoreThe Sales and Services Tax (SST) has been implemented in Malaysia, replacing the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Read MoreThe de minimis exemption limit on inbound shipments into Indonesia has decreased from 100 USD to 75 USD per shipment per consignee per day.
Read MoreThe General Administration of Customs of the China Mainland (GACC) has implemented and reinforced regulations for formal and informal entry shipments to and from China Mainland.
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