DHL Deutschland Surcharges 2026

DHL Deutschland applies surcharges for certain services, such as additional options or large parcels. QLS has compiled all surcharges on this page for you, so there are no surprises. Prices for additional services, such as insured shipping or signature on delivery, can be found on the pricing page of your account in my.QLS.

Do you have questions about the surcharges? Please contact your account manager. The surcharges listed on this page may be adjusted during the year if DHL Deutschland makes changes to its surcharge structure.

Description	Costs
GoGreen – National CO₂-compensated shipping through investments in climate protection projects.	€0.05
GoGreen – International CO₂-compensated shipping through investments in climate protection projects.	€0.13
Bulky Goods Parcels weighing up to a maximum of 31.5 kg that deviate from the standard dimensions (maximum 120 × 60 × 60 cm), with a maximum length of 200 cm and a maximum girth of 360 cm. This also includes tube-shaped parcels up to a maximum length of 200 cm or a girth of 360 cm, as well as parcels with special packaging (e.g. protruding parts or unstable packaging).	€21.00
Additional Insurance Insurance coverage above the existing insurance limit of €500 (up to €2,500).	€6.99
Ident-Check Delivery exclusively to the intended recipient after successful identity verification using the presented identification document. Optional verification of a minimum age.	€2.99
Named Person Only The parcel is delivered exclusively to the recipient personally or to an authorized person.	€1.69
No Neighbor Delivery The sender can exclude delivery to neighbors.	€0.99
Lorry Toll and CO₂ Surcharge Separate from the parcel price, a surcharge is applied due to government levies directly related to DHL Deutschland. This includes compensation for the use of federal highways by heavy commercial vehicles in Germany (LKW toll surcharge) and the additional costs resulting from CO₂ pricing imposed by the German government.	€0.20
Peak Surcharge Surcharge on top of the parcel price, applicable during the months of November and December, to enable necessary investments in DHL’s infrastructure.	€0.45

Please note: Objections regarding surcharges must be submitted to QLS within one month.