Seeing a DHL charge on your statement?
Common ways DHL charges might appear on your statement
- DHL
- DHL.COM
- DHL EXPRESS
- DHLFREIGHT
- DHLSHIPMENT
- DHL.COMPOSTAGE
- DHL.COMBILLING
- DHL.COMLABEL
- DHLOFFICE #### CITY STATE
- DHLADDRESS CORRECTION
- DHLDUTIES & TAXES
- DHL CUSTOMS FEE
- DHLBROKERAGE
- DHLSUPPLY CHAIN
- DHLINTERNET SHIPPING
- DHL E-INVOICE
- DHLFREIGHT SERVICES
- DHLGLOBAL FORWARDING
- DHLSUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES
What is DHL?
DHL Group is part of Deutsche Post, which operates in over 220 countries and territories, offering a comprehensive logistics portfolio that includes express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, and e-commerce logistics. Businesses and individuals widely use DHL for international shipping, cross-border deliveries, and customs brokerage. DHL handles customs clearance, duty collection, and global freight in addition to regular parcel services. Learn more at their site.
Common causes for DHL charges
- Purchasing a shipping label or parcel service (Express, Ground, Freight) via DHL.com or integrated eCommerce platforms
- Adjustments after delivery, such as address corrections, weight/dimension recalculations, or bill reissuance
- Customs, duties, or brokerage fees for international shipments; often charged post-delivery
- Freight or supply chain logistics services for large or palletized shipments
- Transactions at DHL Office branches for retail shipping, printing, packing, or box supplies
- Consolidated billing for business accounts via DHL E-Invoice or billing centers
Decoding DHL charge tags
- DHL / DHL.COM identifies a core billing transaction from DHL’s parcel or logistics network.
- EXPRESS indicates a time-sensitive or air-based shipment, often with premium rates.
- FREIGHT or SUPPLY CHAIN refers to large or contracted shipments (e.g. LTL, bulk cargo).
- LABEL or POSTAGE signals the purchase of a shipping label or postage for a parcel.
- BILLING or E-INVOICE marks aggregated or business-account billing instead of single parcel charges.
- ADDRESS CORRECTION is a fee applied if the address used is incorrect, incomplete, or needs amendment after dispatch.
- DUTIES & TAXES / BROKERAGE / CUSTOMS FEE represent import charges, customs clearance costs, or VAT/Duty assessments on international deliveries.
- OFFICE #### CITY STATE locates the transaction to a physical DHL Office or retail branch where packing, shipping, or supplies were purchased.
