• Fireworks must ship as Hazardous Materials (HazMat) under U.S. DOT rules
• All fireworks orders ship freight (semi-truck)
• Delivered by licensed HazMat drivers only
• UPS, FedEx, USPS do not ship fireworks
• Even small fireworks orders must ship this way (Even a single pack of firecrackers)

ORDER PROCESSING:

• Most orders ship in 1–2 business days (Monday–Friday)

TRANSIT TIMES AFTER SHIPPING:

• Delivery time depends on distance from our Michigan warehouse
• Most orders arrive 4–7 business days after shipping

DELIVERY SCHEDULING MATTERS:

• Delays can occur if delivery appointments are not scheduled promptly
• Learn how to schedule your fireworks delivery

NO WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY SHIIPPING:

• Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays

👉 Planning ahead and responding quickly to carrier scheduling phone calls helps avoid delays.

• HazMat licensing & special handling increase costs

• Freight carriers charge a minimum shipment fee

• Our minimum shipping charge on small orders...

Reflects the carrier’s minimum charge
Varies by distance from our warehouse
In some cases, our actual freight cost is higher than what we charge

Freight carriers may add accessorial (extra) charges for:

• Liftgate service
• Residential delivery
• Limited access locations (churches, schools, gated communities, dead end roads, etc.)
• Missed appointments or re-delivery attempts

👉 Extra freight charges come directly from the carrier and are not included in our base or free shipping
🔗 See our Extra Freight Charges page for a full list

Yes. Freight rates depend on:

• Distance from our warehouse
• Region & carrier zone
• Accessibility of your delivery address

Rural or hard-to-reach locations may cost more than urban areas.
🔗 Check rates for your state on our Fireworks Shipping Rates page.

• Free shipping is available on orders large enough to qualify
• Thresholds vary by state and sometimes by ZIP code
• Some remote areas may be excluded from free shipping due to high carrier fees
  🔗 Always check the Fireworks Shipping Rates page for current details

• Combine items into one larger order to avoid multiple freight minimums
• Consider ordering with friends or family to get to a free shipping tier
• Larger orders = better freight value

• Return freight often costs as much or more than the original shipment
• HazMat safety regulations limit return options
• All fireworks sales are final once shipped

• Visit our Fireworks Shipping Rates page
• Rates and free shipping thresholds are up-to-date

• Check our FAQ page for common shipping questions
• Additional policies are available in our web site footer
• For problems with fireworks deliveries visit our claims page