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Use these values in the package field of rate request items.

LTL packaging

TypeDescription
Pallets_48x48Standard 48x48 pallet
Pallets_48x40Standard 48x40 pallet (most common)
Pallets_60x48Oversized 60x48 pallet
Pallets_otherNon-standard pallet
BagsBags
BalesBales
BasketsBaskets
BoxesBoxes
BundlesBundles
CarpetsCarpet rolls
CasesCases
CoilsCoils
CratesCrates
CylindersCylinders
DrumsDrums
JerricansJerricans
PailsPails
PiecesIndividual pieces
ReelsReels
RollsRolls
TotesTotes
TubesPipesTubes or pipes
UnitGeneric unit

Parcel packaging

Your own packaging

TypeDescription
CustomYour own box or packaging (default)

Carrier-specific packaging

Using carrier-specific packaging limits the returned rates to that carrier only.

FedEx packaging

TypeDescription
FedEx-envelopeFedEx Envelope
FedEx-pakFedEx Pak
FedEx-boxFedEx Box
FedEx-small-boxFedEx Small Box
FedEx-medium-boxFedEx Medium Box
FedEx-large-boxFedEx Large Box
FedEx-extra-large-boxFedEx Extra Large Box
FedEx-tubeFedEx Tube
FedEx-10kg-boxFedEx 10kg Box
FedEx-25kg-boxFedEx 25kg Box

UPS packaging

TypeDescription
UPS-letterUPS Letter
UPS-tubeUPS Tube
UPS-pakUPS Pak
UPS-express-box-smallUPS Express Small Box
UPS-express-box-mediumUPS Express Medium Box
UPS-express-box-largeUPS Express Large Box
UPS-10kg-boxUPS 10kg Box
UPS-25kg-boxUPS 25kg Box
When you select a carrier-specific packaging type, only that carrier’s rates are returned. Use Custom to get rates from all parcel carriers.