DHL Deutschland Surcharges 2026
DHL Germany applies surcharges for certain services, such as additional options or oversized parcels. QLS has compiled all surcharges on this page, so you won't encounter any unexpected charges.
The rates for additional services, such as insured shipping or signature on delivery, can be found on the pricing page of your my.QLS account.
Do you have any questions about the surcharges? Please contact your account manager. The surcharges on this page may be adjusted during the year whenever DHL Germany changes its rates.
Please note: Any objections regarding surcharges must be submitted to QLS within one month.
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Sustainability CO₂ compensation through climate protection projects |
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| GoGreen – Domestic CO₂-compensated shipping through investments in climate protection projects. |
€0.05 | |
| GoGreen – International CO₂-compensated shipping through investments in climate protection projects. |
€0.13 | |
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Dimensions & Weight Surcharges for oversized or non-standard parcels |
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| Bulky Goods Parcels weighing up to 31.5 kg that exceed the standard dimensions (maximum 120 × 60 × 60 cm), up to a maximum length of 200 cm and a maximum girth of 360 cm. Also applies to tube-shaped parcels up to 200 cm in length or 360 cm in girth, as well as parcels with special packaging (e.g. protruding parts or unstable packaging). |
€21.00 | |
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Additional Services Optional surcharges for additional delivery options |
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| Additional Insurance Insurance above the standard coverage limit of €500, up to a maximum of €2,500. |
€6.99 | |
| Ident-Check Delivery exclusively to the intended recipient after successful identity verification using the presented ID document. Optional minimum age verification. |
€2.99 | |
| Named Person Only The parcel is delivered exclusively to the named recipient or an authorized person. |
€1.69 | |
| No Neighbor Delivery The sender can exclude delivery to neighbors. |
€0.99 | |
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Seasonal & Government Surcharges Surcharges due to peak periods and statutory levies |
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| Truck Toll and CO₂ Surcharge (Lorry Toll and CO₂ surcharge) Surcharge due to government levies directly related to DHL Germany: compensation for the use of Germany's federal highways by heavy commercial vehicles (truck toll) and the additional costs resulting from the German government's CO₂ pricing. |
€0.20 | |
| Peak Surcharge Surcharge in addition to the shipping rate, applicable during November and December, to enable necessary investments in DHL's infrastructure. |
€0.45 | |
Any objections regarding surcharges must be submitted to QLS within one month.