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Minimum charge crossover
See when the minimum net charge is higher than your discounted rate and how that changes by weight.
Source: FedEx Standard List Rates, effective January 5, 2026 · Free, no signup
| Zone | Crossover weight | 1 lb after incentive | 1 lb actually billed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | 31 lb | $5.40 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 3 | 24 lb | $5.49 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 4 | 22 lb | $5.97 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 5 | 16 lb | $6.30 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 6 | 13 lb | $6.51 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 7 | 10 lb | $6.64 | $10.50floor |
| Zone 8 | 8 lb | $6.75 | $10.50floor |
Read the crossover column this way: below that weight, the discount changes nothing and the carrier bills the minimum. If most of your volume sits under the crossover, you can raise the headline discount by ten points and the invoice will not move. That is the conversation this tool is meant to start. Published rates are FedEx Standard List Rates for Ground and Home Delivery, effective January 5, 2026. The minimum charge is yours to enter, because it is a negotiated term and every agreement has a different one.
Find out how minimum charges affect your costs.
The calculator uses the minimum you enter. We can review your agreement to confirm the minimum net charge and identify the shipments affected by it.
What is minimum charge?
A minimum net charge is a floor under a carrier agreement. Below a certain weight and zone the discounted rate drops under the floor, so the floor is what gets billed and the discount has no effect. The crossover weight is where the discounted rate rises above the floor and the discount starts to matter.
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We negotiate carrier agreements and check invoices against them. Our fees are based on recovery or documented savings, and the initial review is free.
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