shipping and handling

noun

: the process of packaging and sending something to a customer
charging extra for shipping and handling

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This promotion excludes gift cards, e-gift cards, gift wrap, taxes, and shipping and handling fees. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 See page 8 to order a shrew for $29, plus shipping and handling. — Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026 American Express may refund you the purchase price (excluding shipping and handling) for up to $300 per item and up to a maximum of $1,000 per account per calendar year. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2026 Objects should still include taxes and fees imposed on purchases by the government and expected shipping and handling charges, according to the bill. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 Customers only need to cover the cost of shipping and handling. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Dec. 2025 The Xbox Crocs retail for $80, excluding taxes and shipping and handling, while the Xbox 5 Pack Jibbitz Charms retails for $20. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025

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“Shipping and handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipping%20and%20handling. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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