Lost parcel claim calculator: how much can I claim?

Here's the part most people don't expect: USPS, UPS and FedEx only include $100 of default liability coverage per package — regardless of what was actually inside — unless the shipper paid for a higher "declared value" before it went missing. That can't be added after the fact. See your real maximum claim below.

Currency

Carrier

Was a higher declared value purchased at the time of shipping?

Yes No

This has to be purchased from the carrier before shipping — it can't be added after something has already gone missing.

Actual value of the lost item(s)

Who is filing the claim?

I'm the sender I'm the recipient

This affects who needs to submit the paperwork, not the amount below. For UPS specifically, only the shipper can file a claim, not the recipient, unless the shipper has authorized them. USPS and FedEx have their own similar rules — check with the carrier before you start.