Handling Charge (Noun)
Meaning
The cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The handling charge for shipping the fragile vase was higher than expected.
- The store added a handling charge to the total cost of the items purchased online.
- When calculating the total cost of the order, don't forget to include the handling charge.
- The company apologized for the mistake and waived the handling charge on the customer's order.
- The handling charge was $5, which was in addition to the postage and packaging costs.