UPS Worldwide Economy is an economy cross-border international service designed for low-weight, low-value, non-urgent shipments being sent from the lower 48 U.S. states to select destinations abroad 🎉
Ship to select countries: The countries you can ship to with UPS Worldwide Economy are Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
UPS Worldwide Economy puts loot back in y'er pocket!
Save money with UPS Worldwide Economy: UPS Worldwide Economy is the perfect option to save even more money on cross-border international shipments that aren't time-sensitive. This way, you keep more loot in your pocket while offering delivery that your customers can count on!
What are the basics of UPS Worldwide Economy?
Here are the main points you need to know about UPS Worldwide Economy:
Affordable UPS international service: UPS Worldwide Economy is an affordable UPS international service on Pirate Ship. Rates are simply based on the weight of the package and the destination country; no dimensional weight pricing applies. In addition, no Disbursement Fees or Entry Prep Fees will apply for UPS Worldwide Economy customs clearance 👍
Reliable delivery via third-party carriers: UPS Worldwide Economy utilizes trusted third-party carriers, often the local postal carrier, for reliable final delivery.
Here's how it works: a UPS label is printed on Pirate Ship, then you can hand the package to UPS like any other package. When the U.S. export site receives the package, it's relabeled with your recipient's full name & address, plus all the customs information you entered in Pirate Ship.
Designed for lightweight & non-urgent shipments: UPS designed UPS Worldwide Economy specifically for small & lightweight packages that don't require time-sensitive delivery. Transit time is an average of 5-12 business days for all destinations.
Top eCommerce destinations: UPS Worldwide Economy is currently available on Pirate Ship for shipments traveling to Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
Robust tracking: Visibility on UPS Worldwide Economy packages is end-to-end, including delivery.
DDU shipping: Any duties, taxes, and applicable customs clearance fees on a UPS Worldwide Economy package are collected from the recipient upon delivery.
Easy customs clearance: Customs form information is submitted entirely electronically, and is either printed on the label or transmitted to customs electronically. No paper copies needed!
Not available from Alaska & Hawaii: UPS Worldwide Economy is only available for shipments traveling from the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
No PO Boxes, Military Addresses, or U.S. Territories: You can't use UPS Worldwide Economy to ship to or from PO Boxes, Military Addresses, or U.S. Territories.
Protect your UPS Worldwide Economy shipment by purchasing insurance
As with all packages, we recommend purchasing extra insurance for UPS Worldwide Economy shipments! There are three main benefits to purchasing insurance through Pirate Ship:
Declared value available: With third-party insurance, you can declare a value of up to $400 per UPS Worldwide Economy shipment, which currently does not offer UPS carrier liability.
UPS Worldwide Economy shipments have no carrier liability, unlike other international UPS services, since UPS Worldwide Economy packages are delivered by third-party carriers.
Broad coverage: Third-party insurance offers broad coverage, including missing packages marked as "Delivered" and packages stolen through porch theft.
Easy claim filing: When you buy insurance through Pirate Ship, filing a claim through the InsureShield® Claims Portal is quick and easy!
Pro Pirate Tip: UPS Worldwide Economy does not come with UPS carrier liability, so if you need protection for your items, InsureShield allows you to cover up to $400 per shipment 💪
Costing just $1 for every $100 of declared value, InsureShield only costs y'ee a couple of coins for a boatload of peace of mind. Learn more about adding insurance to your shipments!
How to get UPS Worldwide Economy packages to UPS
Here are some options for getting your UPS Worldwide Economy package to UPS:
Schedule a pickup for your package with UPS On-Call Pickup®
Drop off your package at any of The UPS Store® locations
Drop off your package at a UPS® Drop Box location or at a UPS Access Point® location, which you can find at Michaels, CVS, Advance Auto Parts, and other local retailers
How can I track UPS Worldwide Economy packages?
There are several options for tracking your UPS Worldwide Economy packages:
Follow along in Pirate Ship: Like all other UPS shipments, you'll see all tracking updates on your shipment page in Pirate Ship, from the time of purchasing your label to your package's delivery. Here's an example of how that looks:
Follow along on the UPS website: You can also keep an eyepatch on tracking updates on the UPS website for more detailed information 😉
To visit the UPS tracking page, click the blue tracking number on your shipment page in Pirate Ship, as we've highlighted in the above image.
Use the local postal carrier website: You can also utilize the alternative tracking number found in the tracking events on the UPS website. This alternative tracking number will let you track your shipment on the website of the destination country's postal carrier, who will likely be carrying out the final delivery.
Limitations & things to keep in mind
Here are some guidelines and limitations for UPS Worldwide Economy packages:
Continental U.S. origin addresses only: You can only ship with UPS Worldwide Economy when using origin addresses located in the continental U.S. (or lower 48 states). In addition, you can't use it to ship to or from PO Boxes, Military Addresses, and/or U.S. Territories.
No UPS claims available: There is no UPS carrier liability available with UPS Worldwide Economy. However, the service is eligible for InsureShield on Pirate Ship.
Transit times are not guaranteed: Displayed delivery timeframes for UPS Worldwide Economy are average transit time ranges, and the UPS Guaranteed Service Refund does not apply.
Single-piece only: Multi-piece shipping is not available for UPS Worldwide Economy.
Do not ship prohibited items: Dangerous goods, hazardous materials, physical currency, and other items prohibited by the Universal Postal Convention and import regulations of the destination countries are not allowed with UPS Worldwide Economy. See the service terms & conditions for more details.
Low-value goods only: The maximum combined value of the goods contained within a single UPS Worldwide Economy package cannot exceed $400 USD.
Undeliverable packages: Undeliverable UPS Worldwide Economy packages will be discarded in the destination country and cannot be returned to the sender.
Size & weight limits
UPS Worldwide Economy shipments come with different size and weight limits than UPS Ground. They are as follows:
Maximum dimensions: Packages can be up to 79" in length and girth combined
Minimum dimensions: Package dimensions must be at least 6” long, 4" wide, and 0.75" high
Single dimension length: No one dimension can exceed 42” in length
Maximum weight: The maximum allowable weight is 70 lbs per package
Note: If you ship a package with UPS Worldwide Economy that exceeds any of the above weight and size restrictions, UPS may return the package to the shipper at the shipper’s expense and/or apply additional fees.
Surcharges may still apply
Possible UPS surcharges: Like all UPS shipments, surcharges may apply to UPS Worldwide Economy packages.
Learn more about the specific UPS surcharges you may incur with UPS Worldwide Economy on Pirate Ship.
Brokerage fees: While traditional UPS brokerage charges like "Disbursement Fee" or "Entry Prep Fee" will not apply on UPS Worldwide Economy packages, the third-party partner managing the package’s customs clearance may apply brokerage and/or customs clearance fees in addition to any duties and taxes owed.
Learn more about brokerage fees and how to avoid them.
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