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	Help  Packaging  Saturday Delivery  Additional Handling  Declared Value  Package Dimensions   Packaging UPS Letter/Envelope Appropriate for urgent correspondence and documents. There is no limit on weight or the number of pages you may enclose. UPS Paks Made from tear-resistant material and appropriate for flat, unbreakable articles such as computer printouts and large reports. Charges are based on weight and zone. UPS Express Box Accommodates a wide variety of materials and designed for shipments weighing up to 30 pounds (15 kg). Charges are based on weight and zone. UPS Tube Ideal for documents that should rolled rather than folded, such as blueprints, charts, maps, or posters. Charges are based on weight and zone. UPS Worldwide Express 10 KG and 25 KG Boxes Designed for international shipments weighing up to 10 kg (22 lbs.) and 25 kg (55 lbs.). There is a discounted, flat shipping rate. Your Packaging You may use your own packaging for any level of UPS service.   Note: Not all packaging types are available in all locations.  Back to Top Saturday Delivery Saturday Delivery is available at your local The UPS Store™ at an additional cost.  Back to Top Additional Handling Domestic shipments in the UPS system may be assessed an Additional Handling charge. This charge applies to the following: Any article that is encased in an outside shipping container made of metal or wood Any cylindrical item, such as a barrel, drum, pail, or tire, that is not fully encased in a corrugated cardboard shipping container Any package with the longest side exceeding 60 inches or its second-longest side exceeding 30 inches Certain Large Air Packages may be subject to the Additional Handling charge while designated Large Packages are exempt. Additionally, UPS reserves the right to assess the Additional Handling charge for any package that, in UPS’s sole discretion, requires special handling. This charge may be applied to all packages without regard to the service level selected.  Back to Top Declared Value Every package you ship domestically, or international shipment, is automatically protected by UPS against loss or damage up to a value of US$100. You may purchase additional coverage up to US$50,000 for each package in the shipment.  Back to Top Package Dimensions A Note on Dimensional Weight When the dimensional weight of a shipment exceeds the actual weight, shipping charges are based on the shipment's dimensional weight. If your shipment has a large size to weight ratio, it may be subject to this calculation.  Back to Top Close Window Copyright © 1994-2004 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.