> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shippeek.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Packaging types

> Packaging options for LTL and parcel shipments.

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                        |

## Parcel packaging

### Your own packaging

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

### Carrier-specific packaging

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

#### FedEx packaging

| Type                    | Description           |
| ----------------------- | --------------------- |
| `FedEx-envelope`        | FedEx Envelope        |
| `FedEx-pak`             | FedEx Pak             |
| `FedEx-box`             | FedEx Box             |
| `FedEx-small-box`       | FedEx Small Box       |
| `FedEx-medium-box`      | FedEx Medium Box      |
| `FedEx-large-box`       | FedEx Large Box       |
| `FedEx-extra-large-box` | FedEx Extra Large Box |
| `FedEx-tube`            | FedEx Tube            |
| `FedEx-10kg-box`        | FedEx 10kg Box        |
| `FedEx-25kg-box`        | FedEx 25kg Box        |

#### UPS packaging

| Type                     | Description            |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------- |
| `UPS-letter`             | UPS Letter             |
| `UPS-tube`               | UPS Tube               |
| `UPS-pak`                | UPS Pak                |
| `UPS-express-box-small`  | UPS Express Small Box  |
| `UPS-express-box-medium` | UPS Express Medium Box |
| `UPS-express-box-large`  | UPS Express Large Box  |
| `UPS-10kg-box`           | UPS 10kg Box           |
| `UPS-25kg-box`           | UPS 25kg Box           |

<Note>
  When you select a carrier-specific packaging type, only that carrier's rates are returned. Use `Custom` to get rates from all parcel carriers.
</Note>