Packaging types

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

LTL packaging

Type	Description
`Pallets_48x48`	Standard 48x48 pallet
`Pallets_48x40`	Standard 48x40 pallet (most common)
`Pallets_60x48`	Oversized 60x48 pallet
`Pallets_other`	Non-standard pallet
`Bags`	Bags
`Bales`	Bales
`Baskets`	Baskets
`Boxes`	Boxes
`Bundles`	Bundles
`Carpets`	Carpet rolls
`Cases`	Cases
`Coils`	Coils
`Crates`	Crates
`Cylinders`	Cylinders
`Drums`	Drums
`Jerricans`	Jerricans
`Pails`	Pails
`Pieces`	Individual pieces
`Reels`	Reels
`Rolls`	Rolls
`Totes`	Totes
`TubesPipes`	Tubes or pipes
`Unit`	Generic unit

Type	Description
`Custom`	Your own box or packaging (default)

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

When you select a carrier-specific packaging type, only that carrier’s rates are returned. Use Custom to get rates from all parcel carriers.