UPS Launches Global Checkout to Eliminate Surprise Import Fees for International Online Shoppers

On March 26, 2025, UPS introduced *UPS Global Checkout*, a new international e-commerce service that guarantees upfront visibility of all duties, taxes, and import fees at the time of purchase. Now available in 43 countries and shipping to over 200 destinations, this innovation eliminates unexpected costs at delivery and aims to boost consumer confidence in cross-border shopping.

UPS is the only global integrated carrier offering a guaranteed landed cost embedded directly into its shipping technology. By using AI to assess shopping cart contents and calculate accurate duties and taxes, the service ensures compliance with evolving international trade rules and provides a smoother customer experience.

According to UPS EVP Kate Gutmann, the service empowers retailers to increase global sales while offering consumers "full transparency and peace of mind." Surveys indicate that unclear fees at checkout deter nearly half of shoppers from completing international purchases, a challenge this new tool directly addresses.

UPS Global Checkout joins a suite of UPS cross-border tools including Export Assure and UPS Paperless® Invoice, reinforcing the company’s commitment to simplifying global e-commerce logistics.