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Air Freight · Rates
Rates & Chargeable Weight
Chargeable weight formula, IATA rate structure (Min, N, Q, M), all surcharges (FSC, SSC, SCC, AMS) and CASS – fully explained with interactive calculator.
Chargeable Weight Formula
Chargeable Weight Formula (Air Freight Standard)
Chargeable Weight = max(Gross Weight, L×W×H / 6,000)
Dimensions in cm, weight in kg | Courier services: / 5,000
Example 1: Bulky shipment
1 Package: 80 × 60 × 50 cm, 25 kg
Volumetric weight: 80 × 60 × 50 / 6,000 = 40 kg
Chargeable weight: max(25, 40) = 40 kg ← Billing
Example 2: Heavy shipment
1 Pallet: 120 × 80 × 50 cm, 300 kg
Volumetric weight: 120 × 80 × 50 / 6,000 = 80 kg
Chargeable weight: max(300, 80) = 300 kg ← Billing
Chargeable Weight Calculator
Dimensions & Weight
Result
Volumetric weight—
Actual weight—
Chargeable weight (billing)—
Freight costs (base rate)—
Plus FSC, SSC, handling and other surcharges. This calculator shows base rate calculation only.
IATA Rate Structure
Rate type
Code
Application
Example
Minimum Rate
M
Minimum charge per AWB
EUR 25–75/AWB
Normal Rate
N
Standard rate < 45 kg
EUR 3.50/kg
Quantity Rate 45+
Q45
From 45 kg chargeable weight
EUR 3.00/kg
Quantity Rate 100+
Q100
From 100 kg chargeable weight
EUR 2.50/kg
Quantity Rate 300+
Q300
From 300 kg chargeable weight
EUR 2.00/kg
Quantity Rate 500+
Q500
From 500 kg chargeable weight
EUR 1.80/kg
Commodity Rate
C
Goods-specific (e.g. pharma)
depends on goods
Unit Load Device
ULD
Flat rate per container/pallet
USD 800–3,000/ULD
Air Freight Surcharges Overview
Name
Code
Amount (approx.)
Description
Fuel Surcharge
FSC
EUR 0.30–1.50/kg
Fuel surcharge, varies monthly
Security Surcharge
SSC
EUR 0.05–0.30/kg
Security check at departure airport
Screening Charge
SCC
EUR 0.05–0.15/kg
X-ray/CTX screening of cargo
AWB Fee
AWB
EUR 15–40/AWB
Air waybill issuance fee
Handling Charge
HC
EUR 15–60/AWB
Terminal handling at departure
Advance Manifest
AMS
USD 10–25/AWB
US mandatory pre-notification (US only)
War Risk
WT
Route-dependent
War risk zone surcharge
Peak Congestion Add-on
PCA
Seasonal
Capacity surcharge during peak times (Q4)
Total Cost Example (FRA → JFK)
Shipment: 150 kg chargeable weight, FRA → JFK
Base rate Q100 (EUR 2.80/kg × 150 kg)EUR 420.00
FSC (EUR 0.65/kg × 150 kg)EUR 97.50
SSC (EUR 0.15/kg × 150 kg)EUR 22.50
SCC (EUR 0.10/kg × 150 kg)EUR 15.00
AWB FeeEUR 25.00
Handling Charge (Origin)EUR 35.00
AMS (USA Pre-Clearance)USD 18.00
Total Air Freight (approx.)EUR 615.00 + AMS
Customs clearance, import handling and destination delivery not included. Benchmark values, prices may vary.
CASS – Cargo Accounts Settlement System
CASS (Cargo Accounts Settlement System) is the IATA clearing system for all air freight charges. It significantly simplifies billing between freight forwarders (IATA Cargo Agents) and airlines.
How it works
All air freight charges automatically settled weekly. IATA acts as clearing house.
Benefits
One statement instead of hundreds. Automatic. All airlines. Transparent account overview.
Requirements
IATA Cargo Agent accreditation. Bank guarantee. Regular audit.