Tariff
A published schedule of rates, rules, and charges that a carrier uses to calculate shipping costs. In LTL shipping, tariffs list CWT rates by freight class, origin/destination, and minimum charges. Tariffs also define accessorial charges, liability limits, and service rules. While the term can also refer to government-imposed duties on imports, in domestic freight it means the carrier's rate schedule.
Detailed Explanation
A published schedule of rates, rules, and charges that a carrier uses to calculate shipping costs. In LTL shipping, tariffs list CWT rates by freight class, origin/destination, and minimum charges. Tariffs also define accessorial charges, liability limits, and service rules. While the term can also refer to government-imposed duties on imports, in domestic freight it means the carrier's rate schedule.
Example
An LTL carrier publishes a tariff showing that class 100 freight from zip code 30301 (Atlanta) to 33101 (Miami) costs $32 per CWT with a 500 lb minimum charge.
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