Figuring Freight

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Products that ship UPS ground, to the contiguous 48 states, can be figured using the chart below. These rates include the total cost of insurance (we never ship uninsured), packaging and UPS shipping charges. See the Exceptions section below the chart for other shipping scenarios.

DROP SHIP ITEMS: Some products are drop shipped from the factory, some factories charge for this service (we will tell you at the time of your order) so if you order contains other items as well as drop ship items, there will be additional shipping charges.

EXPEDITED SHIPPING:  We add 10% of total order for extra handling, Plus UPS Red Label (Next Day) or Blue Label (Two Day) charges.

Shipping, Handling and Insurance Rates using UPS Ground* 

Most items, 70 pounds or less, can ship by UPS. Please note... UPS cannot ship to a PO Box.

Use this chart for anywhere in the 48 contiguous states.

Up to $25.00                $10.95

$25.01 to $50.00         $12.95

$50.01 to $100.00         $15.95

$100.01 to 150.00         $20.95

$150.01 to $200.00       $25.95

$201.00 to $250.00       $30.95

OVER $250.01 We add 8% of total order or actual UPS charges whichever is less.

PLEASE NOTE: This rate chart assumes that the order is shipping in ONE  box, which is not always possible or practical. For example we would never pack a solar module and a battery together, or anything heavy with something breakable. If you have this circumstance figure the rates as two orders and take the cost of each item separately to get the proper shipping rate.

*If you are shipping UPS ground to Hawaii or Alaska shipping costs will be higher than shipping to the 48 contiguous states.

We do not ship FedEx.

Some exceptions to using this chart are as follows:                 

• Inverters - FREIGHT is usually 5% of inverter price. Extra heavy Inverters, If at all shippable by UPS,  incur extra freight, packaging and insurance, we'll tell you at the time of your order.

• Truck Freight - Rail Shipments  - Call us for quotes.

• Oversized packages - If shippable by UPS, incur extra freight, packaging and insurance, we'll tell you at the time of your order.

• Larger Solar Panels - Most go Truck Freight Insured - Some of the 100 watt to 125 watt modules can ship DHL 2 day air (Not cheap) We will not ship Solar Modules UPS as they do not honor their insurance for breakage.

• Sealed Batteries - under 72 lbs - FREIGHT is calculated at the time of order.

• Sealed Batteries - over 72 Lbs and ALL Wet Cell Batteries (hazardous shipment) must ship via Truck Freight.

• Electric Motors - Under 72 lbs. FREIGHT is usually 12% of motor price.

• Clayote Plaster - Single Buckets or Bags incur extra UPS freight because of weight. We ship all multiple buckets or Bags on pallets via Truck Freight  it is much cheaper.

• Appliances - Stoves, freezers and refrigerators - ship via Truck Freight or RAIL.

Truck Freight Shipments                                                                

Truck freight charges are difficult to quote in advance because of fuel surcharges, which change daily. We will be happy to estimate truck freight for you but, actual charges will be as of the date of shipment.

Other factors that determine Truck freight fees are listed below:

Pickup from Truck Terminal:

A cost effective alternative to shipping to a residential or commercial business address is shipping the product to a truck terminal. If you request to ship to a truck terminal we can make arrangements with our shipping carriers for you to pickup the shipment from the terminal.  Truck terminals will almost always help you to load the product on your pickup truck.

The Solar Biz will determine the closest truck terminal to your location prior to processing the order. Please note you must bring proper identification to the terminal.

Commercial / Business Address:

Most of our trucking carriers offer Curb Side Delivery to your location. Curbed Side Delivery means it is the responsibility of the customer who is receiving the shipment to have the means to unload the product by fork lift or loading dock.

If lift gate service is required additional fees will be added depending on the freight carrier. The Solar Biz is not responsible if the product cannot be unloaded off the truck. Truck drivers are not required to help you unload the product off the truck.

A cautionary note…

If you operate your business out of residential address you will be charged for the additional costs of delivering to a residential address. The truck driver will determine if you are a commercial address or residential address at the time of delivery.

Residential address:

(Larger Items Batteries, Generators etc.)

Trucking carriers impose additional shipping costs to a residential address. The additional fee is due to shipping carriers not being able to use 18 wheelers down residential streets and their need to switch to smaller trucks. You are responsible for additional shipping costs to a residential address.

Additional costs for residential delivery can range from $65 to $150 depending on your location and shipping carriers.

It is solely your responsibility to determine in advance if your address can be serviced by a truck. Some residential addresses cannot receive truck deliveries under any circumstances. If the truck cannot get to your residential address you will be charged for the delivery regardless.

Larger items that are heavy… over 70 lb.

Residential customers should request lift gate service. Lift gate service additional charges can range from $50 to $125 depending on carrier.

If you do not request lift gate service The Solar Biz is not responsible if the product cannot be unloaded from the truck.

Please note…

Truck drivers are not required to help you unload the product off the truck .If the driver or customer cannot unload the product it will be brought back to the truck terminal. The customer will be financially responsible for both the 1^st delivery attempt and making a 2nd delivery attempt and will be charged accordingly

 

Canadian UPS shipments - (trackable) Only available on orders less than US$1500 add 20% or $5.00 (whichever is more) of total order for shipping and handling. You will need to pay the brokerage fee upon receipt. Parcel Post (not trackable) is available on many items.

International shipments - Payment by bank wire transfer only ($20 wire reception fee). Contact our office for details. US phone 1-505-539-2111. We can provide special crating for export shipments. The cost for crating varies with each item.

• Duties, customs and taxes are the customers responsibility. You can arrange shipment yourself. It is not hard, we can recommend good freight brokers to you. We do not do international shipping.

Some of our products may have trade restrictions, and therefore will not be able to be exported. We cannot ship to the African Continent, certain Middle Eastern countries, Cuba, North Korea or any country which The United States has a trade embargo.