# Tariffing

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Tariffing is the structured process of determining transport and logistics charges based on a defined set of cost drivers.

Tariffing is the structured process of determining transport and logistics charges based on a defined set of cost drivers. Weight, volume, routing, commodity type, hazardous goods classification, and customer-specific agreements all feed into the rate calculation. Carriers and freight forwarders revisit their tariffs continuously to reflect fuel price movements, capacity constraints, and competitive conditions. In customs and international trade, the term also covers the classification of goods under the applicable customs tariff schedule – a legally binding procedure that must not be conflated with freight pricing. Practitioners encounter both meanings regularly; context makes clear which is intended.

**Source:** [https://www.bvl.de/glossar/tarifierung](https://www.bvl.de/glossar/tarifierung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Tariffing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 97 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.bvl.de/glossar/tarifierung |

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