Declared Value Calculator

Declared value is the amount you tell a carrier your shipment is worth for liability purposes. By default, UPS, FedEx, and USPS cover up to $100 of liability. If your package is worth more than $100, you can declare a higher value for an additional fee, increasing the carrier's liability up to that amount.

UPS includes $100 of liability at no extra charge. For amounts above $100, UPS charges $1.05 per $100 of declared value, with a minimum additional charge of $2.70. For example, declaring a value of $500 costs approximately $4.20 extra.

FedEx includes $100 of liability at no extra charge. For amounts above $100, FedEx charges $1.00 per $100 of declared value. For example, declaring a value of $500 costs approximately $4.00 extra.

No. Declared value is not insurance - it is a carrier liability cap. The carrier still controls the claims process and may deny claims based on packaging requirements, prohibited items, or other policy terms. True third-party shipping insurance typically offers broader coverage and faster claims at a lower cost per $100 of value.