UPS Standard is a cost-effective international shipping option that provides reliable delivery within Canada or to the United States. It offers full tracking visibility throughout the journey, making it an excellent choice for cross-border shipments that don’t require express speed but still demand dependable service.
 

Why Choose UPS Standard?

• Full tracking visibility throughout the shipping process.
• Reliable delivery times without the higher costs of express services.
• Ideal for larger shipments that don’t require overnight or expedited delivery.

Estimated Time of Delivery

UPS Standard delivery times vary depending on the destination country:

• Canada → United States (DDU): Typically 6–7 business days, depending on the distance to the destination. This is a DDU service, which means the recipient is responsible for the tax and duties.
• Within Canada : Delivery usually occurs within 5–10 business days.

For more accurate estimates, customers can refer to the UPS Standard Time-in-Transit maps available at ups.com/maps.

Dimensions, Weight, and Package Limitations

• Maximum Actual Weight: 50 pounds per package.
• Size Limitations: The maximum size is 70 inches (L + W + H).
• Additional Handling Surcharge Applies If:

• Package exceeds 50 pounds in actual weight.
• Length + girth [(2 × width) + (2 × height)] exceeds 105 inches.
• Length exceeds 48 inches or width exceeds 30 inches.
• Items are not packaged in standard corrugated boxes (e.g., wood, metal, plastic).
• Cylindrical items such as barrels or drums.

Large Package Surcharge

• A package is classified as “Large” when: Length + girth exceeds 130 inches, or
• Length exceeds 96 inches.

Large packages are subject to a minimum billable weight of 90 pounds.

Returns

• Returns are retrievable for this service.