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Tariff decision
A tariff decision arises in transport operations when a shipping line, airline, freight forwarder, or regulatory authority formally establishes the rates and conditions applicable to the carriage of specific goods.
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A tariff decision arises in transport operations when a shipping line, airline, freight forwarder, or regulatory authority formally establishes the rates and conditions applicable to the carriage of specific goods. It covers base rates, surcharges (distance, weight, hazardous materials, express handling), discount structures, and the overall tariff framework – shaped by cargo volume, transport mode, route, and customer category. The decision is binding and typically documented in tariff schedules or general terms and conditions. It differs from tariff interpretation, which explains existing frameworks, and from one-off commercial negotiations on individual shipments.
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