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UPS Additional Handling: rules and thresholds

Avoid surprise fees by staying below triggers.

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Long side length, second side, weight thresholds, and packaging type.
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Length + girth: how to measure packages

Avoid oversize fees by measuring correctly.

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USPS Media Mail guide

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DIM divisor by carrier explained

Know which divisor applies and how it affects price.

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What affects shipping price? The full list of factors

Weight, dimensions, zones, surcharges, and address type.

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USPS Cubic pricing explained

When cubic tiers beat weight-based rates for small, dense packages.

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Oversize and large package rules

Avoid cost spikes by staying under thresholds.