PriceQuote API
What is it?
The PriceQuote API provides a preliminary freight price for a shipment.
It uses your shipment information to generate an estimated cost, either based on your DHL Freight agreement or the standard gross price if no contract is in place.
The price returned is only an estimate and not legally binding.
What do you need?
- e-ID (username/password) for contract prices Apply for a DHL e-ID.
- Shipment details: product code, payer code, weight, volume, number of pieces, sender/receiver info, and any extra services. Product rules and codes
- Optionally, you can add your own surcharge (for example, a markup for your customer).
What do you get back?
- A breakdown of the price: freight cost, fuel surcharge, insurance, and any extra services.
- The calculation basis (like chargeable weight).
- The total estimated price.
Important notes:
- The API is for DHL Freight business customers.
- You need to register and get access before using it in production.
- The price is not a binding offer or contract.
| Title | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| quoteforprice | request | Download | Quote for agreement price |
| quoteforgrossprice | request | Download | Quote for gross price with cash-on-delivery |
| quoteforgrossprice | request | Download | Quote for gross price with piece level and G10 |
| quoteforgrossprice | request | Download | Quote for gross price export with own surcharge |