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International air freight delivery

International air freight delivery

International air freight delivery

For international delivery of shipments weighing more than 150 lbs., based on customs clearance needs and pickup and delivery options.

For international delivery of shipments weighing more than 150 lbs., based on customs clearance needs and pickup and delivery options.

For international delivery of shipments weighing more than 150 lbs., based on customs clearance needs and pickup and delivery options.


Expand your market to other countries by shipping your heavyweight import and export goods via our air freight service options. You can select to have our brokers handle customs clearance, have us arrange pickup and delivery at the airport, or take care of these services on your own.
 

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With MyQuote, you can receive fast, competitive last-minute rates for your FedEx International Priority® Freight and FedEx International Economy® Freight shipments weighing more than 250 lbs.* 


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image of 3 pallets of different freight sizes
image of 3 pallets of different freight sizes

Service details: FedEx International Priority Freight

For delivery typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days with customs clearance provided and pickup and delivery at the doorstep or airport. FedEx International Priority Freight serves more countries and territories than UPS Worldwide Express Freight™.

Delivery time Export
Time-definite delivery typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days to most major world markets. Check transit times. 

Reach major cities in Canada typically in 1 business day, major cities in Europe typically in 2 business days and major cities in Asia typically in 3 business days.

From the U.S. to more than 130 countries and territories.


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Time-definite delivery typically in 1, 2 or 3 business days. Check transit times.

To the U.S. from more than 105 countries and territories.

1The terms and conditions of the country of origin apply to U.S. import shipments.
Service days Monday–Friday, with Saturday delivery available in countries where Saturday is a regular business day.
Skid size and weight Skids exceeding 70" in height or 119" in length or 80" in width require prior approval.

Individual skids of 151 lbs. or more. Skids exceeding 2,200 lbs. require prior approval.

Unlimited total shipment weight.
Additional information

Advance confirmation required. Book space using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com or by calling 1.800.332.0807. Customs-cleared service.

Flexibility to choose pickup and delivery at doorstep or airport.

View Terms and Conditions.

For an explanation of FedEx Express® Freight international service areas and delivery commitment times, see international express freight delivery commitments.

Learn more about how to ship internationally via FedEx.

Special instructions Freight must be palletized, stackable, forkliftable, and shrinkwrapped and/or banded to a skid. 

To lessen the possibility of damage or delay, follow these packaging guidelines when preparing your express freight shipment:
  • Individual pieces over 150 lbs. must be banded to the pallet with either metal strapping or unbreakable plastic straps applied around the box or skid freight on all sides.
  • Hardened containers (plywood, metal) that are not banded must have an exterior lock or clamp (glue, nails and screws are not sufficient).
 
Use the FedEx® Expanded Service International Air Waybill if you complete paper air waybills.
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Exports of controlled items

You must use either FedEx International Premium®, FedEx International Express Freight® or FedEx International Airport-to-AirportSM services, or the FedEx International Controlled Export service option with FedEx International Priority Freight, to export items covered by a U.S. State Department license and other shipments requiring additional documentation processing or governmental “sign-off” prior to export. Such shipments include those covered by a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration export permit, carnet, drawback, temporary import bond or certificate of registration.

FedEx provides International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) shipment handling processes that align with ITAR regulations. In order for us to properly handle your ITAR shipments, you must identify them by selecting the appropriate checkbox under the special service option available on your electronic shipping platform. When processing ITAR shipments:

  • U.S.-origin and Puerto Rico-origin customers must choose the ITAR (Exempt) or FedEx International Controlled Export service options.
  • Non-U.S.-origin and non-Puerto-Rico-origin customers must choose the ITAR (Controlled) service option.

This functionality is not available with paper air waybills. Process all ITAR-controlled commodity shipments using FedEx International Priority® or FedEx International Priority Freight services.

Related service options


FedEx international controlled export

Expedite customs clearance and reduce the risk of delay for controlled import and export shipments by letting us handle the process for you. We'll initiate regulatory clearance while your shipment is en route and provide door-to-door delivery on the specified day and time — backed by our money-back guarantee.2



FedEx® electronic trade documents

Transmit your international trade documents electronically for fast customs clearance of your import or export shipments. Uploading your documents as files or images in advance of your shipment's arrival at customs lets you take care of any discrepancies that could cause a delay in the clearance process.



 

Additional shipping options

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U.S. package shipping

Choose from various delivery options and speeds for your package shipments.

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International services

Ship to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Get access to package and freight shipping solutions.

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U.S. freight shipping

For shipments over 150 lbs., take advantage of our streamlined network.

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Helpful resources

 

Packaging guidelines for shipping freight

Ensure your heavyweight items arrive safely at their destination with proper packaging. Review our guidelines for shipments weighing more than 150 lbs.


 

FedEx international shipping guide

Find out about markets in more than 220 countries and territories, stay current with regulatory updates, get customs documents and more.


1The terms and conditions of the country of origin apply to U.S. import shipments.

2See the Service Guide for details on the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee.

*Affects U.S. payers shipping U.S. outbound FedEx International Priority Freight/heavyweight shipments or FedEx International Economy Freight/heavyweight shipments. Applies to a shipment’s actual or dimensional weight. Dimensional weight reflects a package’s density, which is the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight. For each shipment, your charge is based on the dimensional weight or actual weight of the package — whichever is greater. FedEx reserves the right to re-weigh and measure each package to verify the actual weight and dimensional weight provided by the sender. If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, the package will be rated based on dimensional weight and subject to additional charges. Calculate your shipment’s dimensional weight at https://pages.message.fedex.com/weight_calculator.