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FEDEX Package Options

The General Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the General Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
AlcoholThis field is used to specify if the package has Alcohol (beer, wine, and spirits, etc.). For this shipment, the shipper must have a license. Note: If Alcohol is not specified in the first package in shipment, but specified in the subsequent packages, then the complete shipment transaction fails.
Appointment DeliveryThis field is used to request the delivery on a scheduled date and time.
Non-Standard ContainerThis field is used to specify the irregularly shaped pail shipment. Surcharges may apply if this option is selected.
Priority AlertThis field is used to request proactive human notification to the customer in the event of a critical shipment being delayed.
Signature OptionThis field is used to specify whether the signature option is requested or not.
Delivery Signature OptionsThis field is used to request confirmation on the recipient of the package for your records.
Print Certificate of OriginThis field is used to specify whether CO is included or not.
Print Commercial InvoiceThis field is used to specify whether CI is included or not.
Print NAFTAThis field is used to specify whether NAFTA is included or not.
Saturday PickupThis field is used to specify a Saturday pickup request.
Saturday DeliveryThis field is used to specify that Saturday delivery is requested for the package.
Inside PickupThis field is used to specify that packages are directly accessible from the curb and are no more than 50 feet inside the outermost door. Note: This option is available for FedEx 1Day/2Day/3Day Freight.
Inside DeliveryThis field is used to specify that packages are delivered to accessible from the curb and are no more than 50 feet inside the outermost door. Note: This option is available for FedEx 1Day/2Day/3Day Freight.
Dry IceThis field is used to specify whether Dry Ice is included or not.
Dry WeightThis field is used to specify Dry Ice Weight.
Package Dry Ice UnitsThis field is used to specify the number of units of Dry Ice.
Total Shipment WeightThis field is used to total Shipment Weight.

The Home Delivery & Smart Post Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the Home Delivery& Smart Post Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Home Delivery PremiumThis field is used to specify if a convenient time for delivery is requested or not for Home Delivery shipments.
Home Delivery TypeThis field is used to specify the recipient convenient time Type. Valid values are: AppointmentDate CertainEvening
Home Delivery DateThis field is used to specify the recipient’s requested delivery date.
Home Delivery Phone NumberThis field is used to specify the recipient’s phone number.
Smart PostThis field is checked if the FedEx service is Smart Post.
IndiciaSpecifies the indicia type. Available options include: • PARCEL_SELECT (1 LB through 70 LBS) • MEDIA_MAIL • PARCEL_RETURN • PRESORTED_BOUND_PRINTED_MATTER • PRESORTED_STANDARD (less than 1 LB) Note: PRESORTED_STANDARD indicia type is called as Parcel Select Lightweight by USPS.  
Ancillary EndRequired for Presorted Standard but not for returns or parcel select.   Specify an endorsement type from the following valid values: • ADDRESS_CORRECTION • CARRIER_LEAVE_IF_NO_RESPONSE • CHANGE_SERVICE • FORWARDING_SERVICE • RETURN_SERVICE  
Hub IdSpecifies the Hub ID using the four-digit numeric value.
Ground Tracking Number RequestedSpecifies FedEx to provide ‘FEDEX’ Ground Tracking Number for Smart post Shipments.

The Notifications Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the Notifications Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Email Notification on DeliveryThis field is used to request email notifications sent on delivery.
Email Notification on ExceptionThis field is used to request email notifications sent on exceptions of delivery.
Email Notification on TenderThis field is used to request e-mail notifications sent to the identical specified recipients once the shipment has been tendered to FedEx

The Hazmat Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the Hazmat Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Dangerous GoodsThis field is used to specify whether the Package contains dangerous goods or not.
Dangerous Goods Accessibility TypeThis field is used to specify if goods are accessible. Valid values are: ACCESSIBLE INACCESSIBLE
Emergency Contact NumberThis field is used to specify the emergency contact number.
Package CountThis field is used to specify the dangerous goods package count.
Package UnitsThis field is used to specify the number of dangerous goods package units.
HazmatThis field is used to specify whether the Package contains hazardous materials
Hazmat Commodity ContentDescribes the kinds and quantities of all hazardous commodities in the package, including customer-specified options for handling and regulatory identifiers.
Hazmat Commodity IDHazardous material regulatory commodity identifier referred to as Department of Transportation (DOT) location ID number (UN or NA).
Hazmat Packaging Group TypeThis field is used to specify the hazmat packaging Group type. Valid values are: IIIIII
Hazmat Proper Shipping NameHazardous material proper shipping name. Up to three description lines of 50 characters each are allowed for a Hazmat shipment. These description elements are formatted on the OP950 form in 25-character columns (up to 6 printed lines).
Quantity AmountThis field is used to specify the hazmat amount.
Quantity UnitsThe number of hazardous materials in the shipment and the unit type
Cargo Air craft OnlyThe Cargo Aircraft Only label (CAO label) is required for all consignments containing dangerous goods that are shipped by cargo aircraft.
Hazmat OfferorShipper name (offeror) or contact number. Required on all shipping papers, including OP-900LL, OP-900LG forms, and Hazardous Materials certification per DOT regulation
Commodity option TypeDescribe the type of hazardous content in the package. Valid values are: HAZARDOUS_MATERIALS: Package contains hazardous materials requiring complete documentation, using Hazardous Commodity Description data. Lithium Batteries with 5 grams or more of lithium should also be labeled HAZMAT. • LITHIUM_BATTERY_EXCEPTION: Package contains lithium batteries with non-hazardous quantities of lithium. Non-hazardous lithium batteries contain Less than 5 grams of lithium. Hazmat lithium batteries contain 5 grams or more of lithium and will be treated as hazardous materials. • ORM_D: Package contains other regulated materials for U.S. shipping. • SMALL_QUANTITY_EXCEPTION: Package contains hazardous content in Expected quantities. • REPORTABLE_QUANTITIES: The package contains hazardous materials in an amount that needs to be reported.
Hazmat ClassDOT hazardous material class or division.
Hazmat Packaging DetailThe number and units used for hazardous material packaging
Hazmat QuantityHazmat Quantity field specifies the net quantity of the hazardous materials shipment being shipped.
Hazmat Technical NameHazardous material-technical name.
Label Text Option TypeDOT diamond hazard label type. Can also include a limited quantity or exemption number
Label TextDOT diamond hazard label text

The Customs Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the Customs Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Broker Select OptionThis field allows you to designate a specific customs broker other than FedEx
Broker Contact Person NameThis field is used to specify the agent name.
Broker Contact Company NameThis field is used to specify the agent’s company name.
Broker Contact AddressThis field is used to specify the agent’s address.
Broker Contact CityThis field is used to specify the agent’s city.
Broker Contact State/Zip CodeThis field is used to specify the agent’s State/Zip code.
Broker Contact Country CodeThis field is used to specify the agent’s country code.
Broker FedEx Account NoThis field is used to specify the agent’s FedEx account No.
Broker TIN NumberThis field is used to specify the agent’s TIN Number.
Broker Contact E-MailThis field is used to specify the agent’s email.
Broker Contact Phone NoThis field is used to specify the agent’s phone number.

The Producer Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the Producer Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Print NAFTAFor shipments to NAFTA countries (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), you are required to enter the appropriate NAFTA information for your shipment. This field is used to specify if NAFTA is requested or not.
Producer Contact NameThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s name. Required for NAFTA CO
Producer Company NameThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s Company name.
Producer AddressThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s address.
Producer CityThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s City.
Producer StateThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s State Code.
Producer Country.This field is used to specify the manufacturer’s Country Code.
Producer Residential.This field is used to specify if the manufacturer’s address is residential.
Producer IDThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s Identification Number.
Producer Account NoThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s Account Number.
Producer Phone NoThis field is used to specify the manufacturer’s Phone Number.
Blanket Period Start dateThis field should be entered if the NAFTA Certificate covers multiple shipments of identical goods as described in the Description of Goods field that is imported into a NAFTA country for a specified period of up to one year (the blanket period). The importation of a good for which preferential treatment is claimed based on this certificate must occur between these dates.   Begin date of the blanket period is the date upon which the Certificate becomes applicable to the good covered by the blanket Certificate (it may be before the date of signing this Certificate). Note: Applies to NAFTA CO form only.
Blanket Period End dateEnd Date of the blanket period. It is the date upon which the blanket period expires.

 The International Shipments Tab fields in the FedEx Packing Options:

Short Description for the International Shipments Tab Fields in FedEx Packing Options:

FieldsComments
Duties Payment Account NumberThis field is used to specify the Duties payer’s Account Number.
Duties Payment Country CodeThis field is used to specify the Duties payer’s Country Code.
Print Commercial InvoiceThe Commercial Invoice is the official transaction record Between an exporter and an importer. In most cases, it is the primary document that Customs officials use. The document is provided by the Seller, Shipper, or Exporter of the goods being transported. This field is used to request the Commercial Invoice.
Payment TermsThis field is used to specify the payment terms
Declaration StatementDeclaration statement of the shipper. This is a Free-form text. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
Special InstructionsThis field is used to specify special instructions.
PurposeSpecify the purpose of the shipment. Valid values are GIFT, NOT_SOLD, PERSONAL_EFFECTS, REPAIR_AND_RETURN, SAMPLE, SOLD
Terms of SaleThis field is used to Specify the terms of sale. Valid values are: CFR_OR_CPT, CIF_OR_CIP, DDP, DDU, EXW, FOB_OR_FCA Applies to Commercial Invoice.
Duties Payment TypeThis field is used to specify the Payer’s Payment Type Valid values are: RECIPIENTSENDERCOLLECTACCOUNTTHIRD PARTY
Document ContentThis field is used to specify if the Items are Documents: DERIVEDDOCUMENTS ONLYNON-DOCUMENTS
Freight ChargeThis field is used to specify the shipment charges. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
Handling CostThis field is used to specify the handling costs. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
Packing CostThis field is used to specify packing costs. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
Taxes or Misc. ChargesThis field is used to specify total taxes and/or any miscellaneous charges. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
Originator NameThis field is used to specify the Name of the International Expert that completed the Commercial Invoice if different from the Sender. Applies to Invoice and Partial Invoice forms only.
CurrencyThis field is used to specify the currency code of unit price.

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