General Cargo Rate (GCR)

• General cargo rates apply to the carriage of commodities that have not been allocated a specific commodity rate or commodity classification rate. General cargo rates consist of minimum rate (M), normal rate (N), and lower charge in higher weight (Q). 

Specific Commodity Rate (SCR)

• Specific commodity rates are usually lower than general cargo rates and are published for particular commodities from a specified point of origin to a specified destination point. They are subject to a minimum weight restriction. Specific commodity rates take precedence over class rates and general cargo rates. When the class rate or the general cargo rate applicable to the consignment is lower than the Specific Commodity Rate, this lower rate can be applied. When the Class Rate is higher than the General Cargo Rate, the Class Rate takes precedence over General Cargo Rate. 

Commodity Classification Rate (CCR or Class Rate)

• Commodity classification rates, also known as class rates, are published for particular commodities from a specified point of origin to a specified destination point and are usually shown in Surcharged (S) or Reduced (R). Class Rates take precedence over General Cargo Rates regardless of comparisons.  
  1. Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals, Books, Catalogues, Braille-Type Equipment and Talking Books for the Blind
     • 50% of normal GCR shall apply to the above commodities and the minimum charge will be either the minimum charge for the specified sector or the amount you get by multiplying such discounted rate per kg/lb by the minimum chargeable weight (5 kg), whichever is higher.  
  2. Baggage Shipped as Cargo (R)
     • For carriage of baggage shipped as cargo (excluding machinery, jewelry, cameras, merchandise and salesman samples), 50% of normal GCR will apply, and such baggage is subject to a minimum charge for 10 kg. This rate is applicable only when passengers travel from Korea to IATA area 2 and area 3. The baggage must be delivered to the carrier no later than the passenger's departure date, and the passenger or his agent is responsible for customs clearance.
  3. Live Animals(S)
     • Surcharged rates vary by animal species or sales branches 
  4. Other Commodity Classification Rates (S)
     • Surcharged rates are applicable for human remains and valuable cargo including legal bank notes, traveler's checks, securities, bonds, gold, platinum, diamonds (including diamonds for industrial use) and jewelry.
     • Class rates are not applicable to the carriage of calendars, price tags and posters

Bulk Unitization charge (BUC)

• BUC is the rate charged by carrier to shipper or freight forwarder on the basis of container or pallet. The charge for the consignments will consist of the minimum charge for the sector carried and the unit load device used plus the excess weight charge, if applicable, for any weight in excess of the pivot weight (maximum weight permitted at the minimum charge) shown in the table of charges.  
• The chargeable weight of the consignments in Unit Load Device(s) will be determined as follows
  • Airline-owned ULD(s) will be charged at the actual gross weight excluding the tare weight of the ULD(s)
  • Shipper-owned ULD(s) will be charged at the actual gross weight less the tare weight allowance or the actual tare weight, whichever is lower.  
  • Restricted Items for BUC Use: Dangerous goods, live animals, human remains, and valuables

Valuation Charge

• When the shipper's "declared value for carriage" on the Air Waybill is more than 22 SDR per kilogram, a valuation charge of 0.75% of the shipper's declared value for carriage EXCEEDING 22 SDR per kilogram will be charged. 

Dangerous Goods Handling Fee (RA)

• Handling Charge for Dangerous Goods is 20,000 KRW for 1 package of Dangerous Goods sold and departed from Korea.  
• Minimum handling charge for Dangerous Goods is 130,000 KRW (Korea Region Standard)

Documentation Charges (AW)

• A documentation charge of KRW 3,100 shall be collected for all shipments originating from Korea when the carrier or its agent issues or completes the AWB on behalf of the shipper.  

Disbursement Fees (DB)

• Disbursements are amounts collected at the destination for the provision of services that are incurred at the origin which are incidental to the air carriage of the consignment, including surface transportation, storage and customs clearance charges. Disbursement fees will be assessed as 10% of disbursements and collected by the carrier from the shipper or consignee. The minimum charge will be USD 20.00 (or Equivalent, i.e. Korea KRW 25,800). Any disbursement amount(s) shall not be in excess of the 'Total Weight Charge' on the AWB in any case. However, when the total weight charge is less than USD 100.00 (or equivalent), disbursements of up to USD 100.00 are permitted. 

Fee for Charges Collect

• Charges collect fees for consignments arriving at (Rep. of) Korea shall be 5% of weight and valuation charges and the minimum charge shall be KRW 12,900. 

Step 1 : Chargeable Weight

• By Actual Weight
  • Fractions of a Kilogram
    • 0.001 kg to 0.5 kg → 0.5 kg (round up to the next half kg) 
    • 0.501 kg to 1.0 kg → 1.0 kg (round up to the next full kg)  
• By Volume Weight
  • Greatest (length X width X height) 
  • Fractions of an inch or centimeter must be rounded up or down to the next higher or lower inch or centimeter according to the first decimal place. 
  • Conversion : 6000 cu cm = 1.0 kg / 366 cu in = 1.0 kg / 166 cu in = 1.0 lb  

    Example

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  • Length 162 cm, width 156 cm, height 141 cm  
    1. 162 cm X 156 cm X 141 cm = 3,563,352 ㎤
    2. 3,563,352 ㎤ / 6,000 = 593,892 ㎏
    3. Volume Weight = 594 ㎏
    Chargeable Weight is either Actual Weight or Volumn Weight, whichever is higher.

Step 2 : Find the Applicable Rate

• Find the applicable rate scheme depending on consignments and the sector carried. 
• Find the applicable rate for the chargeable weight.

Step 3 : Calculation of Weight Charge

• Weight charge is chargeable weight multiplied by the applicable rate. If the weight charge is lower than the minimum charge set for an individual sector, the minimum charge shall apply.

Step 4 : Check Applicability of 'Lower Charges in Higher Weight Category' Rule

• If you get a lower weight charge by applying lower charge in higher weight rule, the lower charge shall apply as rate. 

Definition of Air Waybill

• An Air Waybill (AWB) is the document made out by or on behalf of the shipper that evidences the contract between the shipper and carrier(s) for carriage of goods over routes of the carrier(s). An AWB is by far the most essential transport document and was established at the WARSAW Convention in 1929. An AWB legally stipulates liabilities of carrier(s) and limits on compensation, rights and obligations of the shipper, consignee and carrier(s) and is non-negotiable.

Types of Air Waybill and Functions

• Types of Air Waybill
  • Airline Air Waybill : AWB with preprinted issuing carrier identification
  • Neutral Air Waybill : AWB without preprinted identification of the carrier
  • Dummy Air Waybill : For exercise or duplicate copy purposes
• Functions of AWB
  • Documentary evidence of the conclusion of the Contract of Carriage
  • Certificate of insurance
  • Freight bill
  • Guide to carrier staff in handling
  • dispatching and delivering the consignment
  • Functions of AWB
  • Customs declaration

Distribution of AWB Copies

Issuance of AWB  

• In principle, shipper(s) is required to complete the AWB but, in practice, the carrier or agent authorized by the carrier normally completes the AWB on behalf of the shipper. 
• The AWB must conform to shipping documents such as Shipper's Letter of Instruction, L/C and Commercial Invoice. 
• In principle, the AWB should be issued after acceptance of the entire consignment. 
• The carrier and its cargo agent should check if the AWB contains all required information without omission including consignee, shipper, place of departure and place of destination.    

Air Waybill (AWB) and Bill of Lading (B/L)

Completion of the air Waybill

• 1Airport of Departure
  • The IATA three-letter code of the airport of departure (or city when the name of the airport is unknown) shall be inserted.
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• 2Shipper's Name and Address
  • The name, address, city and country of the shipper shall be inserted; one or more method of contact (telephone, telex, telefax) and the number shall be inserted below.
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• 3Shipper's Account Number
  • This box is reserved for the issuing carrier and does not need to be completed by the agent.
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• 4Consignee's Name and Address
  • The name, address, city and country of the consignee must be inserted. Insert the consignee's telephone number, as well, if known.  
  • When shipments, for any reason, must be addressed to a bank or to an agent, a Notify Party must be inserted in box 21 (Handling Information). Even though the notify party is considered as the actual consignee of the shipment(s), the delivering station shall not deal with the notify party directly but should await instructions from the consignee shown in box 4 of the AWB. If the shipper insists that a person or the firm other than the consignee, must also be notified, the address of the person or the firm shall be inserted in box 21 as well, preceded by the words 'also notify'. 
  • In such case, the delivering carrier shall give notice to the party, but shall deliver the AWB according to the instruction from the consignee, not from the notify party.
  • Because the AWB is not a negotiable document, shipments shall not be addressed 'To order' or 'To order of the shipper'.
  • In case a shipment must be addressed to the care of the final or the delivering carrier, or to a hotel or a similar transit address to await pick-up by the consignee, the consignee's or his relative's Home address should be shown in box 21 proceeded by the words : 'In case of inability to deliver to consignee, contact'.
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• 5Consignee's Account Number
  • A code assigned by the airlines to identify the customer. This entry is reserved for the delivering carrier at its option.
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• 6Issuing Carrier's Agent, Name And City
  • The name and city of the carrier's agent entitled to the commission shall be inserted. When commission is payable to an IATA cargo agent in the country of destination, the name and location of such IATA cargo agent shall be inserted, proceeded by the words 'Commissionable Agent'.
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• 7Agent's IATA Code
  • The IATA code of the agent indicated in paragraph 6 above must be inserted.
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• 8Issuing Carrier's Agent, Account Number
  • This box is reserved for the issuing carrier and shall be used by the agent only as instructed by the issuing carrier. 
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• 9Airport of Departure (Address of First Carrier), Requested Routing
  • The airport of departure (which is the address of the first carrier) and any requested routing shall be inserted; 3-letter city codes may be used. 
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• 10Accounting Information

  Any special accounting information shall be inserted.

  • For example : Method of payment, e.g. by cash or cheque or MCO (miscellaneous changes order).
  • A MCO is acceptable only when baggage is shipped as cargo. The MCO number and value of the exchange coupon in the currency of the Air Waybill shall also be shown in this box. Government Bills of Lading Numbers.
  • Consignment returned because of non-delivery : The original AWB number shall be shown for the returning carriage.
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• 11Routing and Destination : from 11a to 11f
  • Except for indication of the name of the first carrier, the use of these boxes is optional. When used, the IATA three letter location identifier must be inserted as necessary in order of movement beneath the 'to' headings, and the airline two-letter prefixes, beneath the 'by' headings.
  • Where a city is served by more than one airport, the IATA three-letter code of the airport of arrival may be inserted.
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• 12Currency
  • The ISO three-letter currency code of the currency applicable in the country of departure for completion of the Air Waybill according to the applicable rating rules as indicated in TACT Rules Book section 5 shall be inserted. 
  • All amounts entered on the Air Waybill, other than those entered in the boxes 'Collect Charges in Destination Currency' shall be in the currency as specified in above paragraph a). 
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• 13Charges Code
  • To be used by carrier's accounting offices only. For details, TACT Rules section 6.2 shall be referred to.
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• 14Weight/Valuation Charge - Prepaid/Collect
  • The shipper/agent, who does not show details of charges in the appropriate boxes of the Air Waybill, must indicate by insertion of an 'x' in the applicable box, whether weight and valuation charges are wholly prepaid or wholly collect. Both of these charges must be either wholly prepaid or wholly collect, unless otherwise specifically indicated. 
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• 15Other Charges at Origin - Prepaid/Collect
  • The shipper/agent, who does not show these charges either in the 'Total Other Prepaid Charges' box described in paragraph 26a, 26b or the 'Total Other Collect Charges' box described in paragraph 26a and 26b of the Air Waybill, must indicate by insertion of an 'x' in the applicable box, whether all other charges at origin are wholly prepaid or wholly collect.
  • If the information contained in the boxes described in paragraph 15 above is in conflict with the information in the boxes 'Total Prepaid' described in paragraph 27 and/or 'Total Collect' described in paragraph 28, the latter shall take precedence. 
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• 16Declared Value For Carriage
  • The declared value for carriage as specified by the shipper shall be inserted. The declared value limits the carrier's liability in case of loss, or damage to cargo, and the valuation charges will be assessed based on the amount of the declared value. If the shipper wants to insert 'No Value Declared' , the column shall be filled with the abbreviation of 'NVD'. The words 'No Value', 'Max Free' or 'M/F' shall not be accepted as value declaration. 
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• 17Declared Value For Customs
  • When the box is unshaded and the shipper declares a value for customs purposes, such value may be inserted. If the shipper does not want to declare the value for customs, insert 'NVD' (No Value Declared) or leave the box blank. 
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• 18Airport of Destination
  • The name of the town or airport of destination of the last carrier shall be inserted in full writing. To avoid any possible confusion between two locations bearing the same name, the district or country where it is situated must be added, e.g. Birmingham, Uk, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. 
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• 19Flight/Date
  • This box is reserved for the participating carriers. Reservations requested by the shipper shall not be inserted.  
  • This does not constitute a firm booking. 
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• 20Amount of Insurance
  • Enter the insured amount in case Shipper's Interest Insurance (S.I.I.) is desired by the shipper. The amount for which the goods are to be insured may not be the same as the declared for carriage. 
  • Also this insurance covers the loss or damage even in case the value for carriage is declared as NVD on the AWB. The insured amount shall not be more than the actual value of the property at destination or the value stated in the commercial invoice CIF value plus 30% and the recovery by the S.I.I. will also be limited to the amount.
  • The insurance premium due shall be inserted in box 28 'Due Carrier' either in prepaid or in collect. In case the currency of the insured amount is different from the currency of the commercial invoice, the original currency amount to be insured shall be shown in the Handling Information column of (21).
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• 21Handling Information (Including Marks, Numbers And Method Of Packing Etc.)

  This box may be used to indicate any information related to the handling of the consignment for which a special area does not appear elsewhere on the Air Waybill. Where there is not a sufficient space, an extension list may be used. Some types of information which may be put here when required for special handling by governments, shippers, or carriers are the following: 

  • Identifying marks and numbers which appear on the consignment and method of packing. 
  • The name and address of any person to be notified of arrival of the consignment in addition to the consignee.
  • Documents to accompany the Air Waybill (using cargo IMP codes where appropriate). 
  • When there is no special box 'Declared Value For Customs' in the area of the Air Waybill described under paragraph 17 'The Shipper's Declared Value For Customs', as stated by the shipper, shall be inserted where this is required by the country of destination.
  • The original currency amount of the insured value in case it is different from the amount of insurance box (20). 
  • Net weight of shipment where required. 
  • Indication of where delivery service is requested. 
  • Any other special handling information or instructions relating to the shipment-using cargo-IMP codes where appropriate except that the following instructions shall not be accepted on the Air Waybill or otherwise: 
    • To execute a document intended to effect transfer of title to the shipment. 
    • To obtain proof of payment, acceptance of a draft, etc. before delivery. 
  • When a consignment is returned because of non-delivery, the new Air Waybill for the returning carriage shall have the original Air Waybill number inserted in this box. 
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• 22aNumber of Packages
  • The number of packages shall be inserted. Where there is more than one entry, the total number of packages shall be inserted below the 'Total' line. RCP ( Rate Combination Point ) Where it is necessary to designate the point over which rates are combined, Such point must be indicated by inserting the IATA three-letter city code of such point as a separate entry
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• 22bThe actual gross weight of the packages
  • shall be inserted on the same horizontal line as the respective number of pieces. When an IATA registered unit load device is used, its actual tare weight shall be inserted as an additional line entry. Where there is more than one entry, the total gross weight shall be inserted at the bottom line.
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• 22cKg/Lb
  • The unit of measurement / weight used for kilograms or pounds (K or L) shall be inserted.
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• 22dRate Class

  One or more of the following codes shall be inserted as appropriate

  • M : Minimum Charge 
  • N : Normal under 45 kg (100 lb) rate or under 100 kg rate where no under 45 kg rate exists. 
  • Q : Quantity over 45 kg ( or 100 lb) rate 
  • C : Specific Commodity Rate 
  • R : Class Rate (Reduction) 
  • S : Class Rate (Surcharge) 
  • U : Pivot Weight And Applicable Pivot Weight Charge 
  • E : Weight in excess of pivot weight and applicable rate 
  • X : Unit Load Device (as an additional line entry with one of the above) 
  • Y : Unit Load Device Discount   
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• 22eCommodity Item Number
  1. If the code 'C' has been inserted in box (22D), the IATA specific commodity item number shall be inserted.  
  2. Where a surcharge or a discount applies in connection with a Class rate, the applicable percentage of the normal under 45 kgs/100 lbs rate shall be shown here; i.e.,. 150% of N-rate shall be shown as 150%, 66% of N-rate shall be shown as 66%. (a Class rate requiring the normal  rate without any quantity reduction shall be shown as S-100%.) 
  3. When a ULD is used, the applicable IATA rate classification code must be inserted on the same line as the code 'x' in box (22D).  
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• 22fChargeable Weight
  • The gross weight per rate class or the volume weight shall be inserted ; however, where a higher weight breakpoint in connection with a lower rate results in a lower total charge, such higher breakpoint may be used for calculation and, in such case, shall be shown. 
  • where a minimum charge (M) applies, no insertion need to be made. 
  • when an IATA registered unit load device is used, the applicable chargeable weight(s) and tare weight allowance shall be entered on the same line as their related codes provided for under box (22D).
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• 22gRate/Charge

  The applicable rate per kg or per lb shall be inserted;

  • where a minimum charge applies, this amount shall be entered; 
  • the pivot charge (bulk unitization program) shall be shown preceded by the code 'U'. 
  • any container discount(s) must be inserted here, preceded by a '-' sign and on the same line as 'X'. 
  • the over pivot rate per kg or per lb must be inserted here (on the same line as the 'E' in the 'Rate Class' column).  
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• 22hTotal (if available)
  • The total charge for each separate line entry shall be inserted. Where there is more than one entry, the total amount shall be inserted below the total line.
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• 22iNature and Quantity of Goods (incl. Dimensions or Volume)
  • Nature and Quantity Describe goods in as much details as possible. They must immediately be identifiable, particularly for customs and rating purpose. Broad general terms such as
    • 'Samples', 'Sample of no value', 'Textiles', 'Machinery Parts', etc. must be avoided. Instead 'Samples of Aluminium Foil', 'Cotton piece goods', 'Parts of agricultural machinery', etc. should be used. Special attention must be drawn to shipments containing DANGEROUS GOODS, where the rules given in the applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations must strictly be followed.
    • If a consignment is acceptable only on cargo aircraft, the words 'CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY' shall be inserted.
  • Dimensions and Volume
    • For each package in the shipment or for the entire shipment, insert three dimensions in the following sequence : greatest length, greatest width, greatest height (or volume) for the following types of shipments: voluminous shipments may also show the volume weight, having an actual value of USD 1,000.00, or equivalent per gross kg. or more, containing one or more of the articles which falls under the valuable cargo defined in IATA Resolution 594 and jewelry consisting of any of these articles. 
  • IATA Registered Unit Load Devices If one or more IATA registered unit load devices are used in the shipment, the appropriate IATA registration code shall be shown on the same horizontal line as the 'x' in the 'rate class' box (22D). 
  • Extension List If details can not fully be shown in this box, an extension list shall be used and be prepared with the same number of copies as the AWB to which they shall be attached. In this box of the AWB the word 'SEE EXTENSION LIST' shall be inserted and at least the total number of pieces, the total weight of the consignment and the total volume of the items shall be shown on the AWB itself. The AWB number shall be shown on each copy of the extension list. 
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• 23Other Charges
  1. Descriptions and amount of individual charges and fees other than weight and valuation charge must be inserted. When the AWB is electronically transmitted, the following codes shall be used.

     AC	Animal Container	LA	Live Animals
     AC	Animal Container	LA	Live Animals
     AS	Assembly service fee	MA	Miscellaneous-Due agent (Note 1)
     AT	Attendant	MB	Miscellaneous-unassigned (Note 2)
     AW	Airway Bill Fee	MC	Miscellaneous-Due carrier (Note 3)
     BL	Black List Certificate	MD to MN	Miscellaneous-Due last carrier
     BR	Bank release	MO to MZ	Miscellaneous-Due issuing carrier
     CD	Clearance and handling-destination	PK	Packing
     CH	Clearance and handling-origin	PU	Pick-up
     DB	Disbursement Fee	RA	Dangerous goods fee
     DF	Disbursement Service Fee	RC	Referral of charge
     FC	Charges collect fee	RF	Remit following collection fee
     GT	Government Tax	SD	Surface charge-destination
     HR	Human Remains	SI	Stop in transit
     IN	Insurance Premium	SO	Storage -origin
     SP	Separate early release	SU	Surface charges
     SR	Storage-destination	TR	Transit
     SS	Signature service	TX	Taxes
     ST	State sales tax	UH	ULD handling

     1. MA code is used if the Miscellaneous charge is due agent but cannot be further identified.
     2. MB code is used if the Miscellaneous charge cannot be determined as being due agent or due carrier.
     3. MC code is used if the Miscellaneous charge is due carrier but cannot be further identified.
  2. To indicate whether such other charges accrue to carrier or agent, one of the following entitlement codes : A (due Agent) or C (due Carrier) shall be used following the above codes and preceding the amounts.
  3. The sum of the various other charges shown in box (23) shall be entered in boxes 27A, 27B, 28A or 28B.
  4. When a consignment is returned because of non-delivery, the new AWB for the returning carriage shall have all charges, which should have been but were not collected from the original consignee, inserted in this box.
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• 24aWeight Charge (Prepaid/Collect)
  • The weight/volume charge for air carriage shall be inserted; both the weight/volume charge and the valuation charge shall be inserted on the Air Waybill as either wholly prepaid or wholly collect. 
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• 25aValuation Charge (Prepaid/Collect)
  • The valuation charge shall be inserted; both the weight/volume charge and the valuation charge shall be inserted on the Air Waybill as either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.
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• 26aTotal Other Charges Due Agent (Prepaid/Collect)
  • When the charge for preparation of the Air Waybill is due agent, it must be inserted. Collect charges 'due agent' which are shown in box (23) must be shown here.
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• 26bThe Total Other Charges Due Carrier (Prepaid and Collect)
  • The total of charges and fees due to carrier (other than weight charge and valuation charges) specified for box (25) must be inserted.
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• 27Total Prepaid
  • The total of all prepaid charges, i.e. weight/volume charge, valuation charge and other prepaid charge due carrier and due agent must be inserted. 
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• 28Total Collect
  • The total of all collect charges, i.e. weight/volume charge, valuation charge and other collect charges due carrier and due agent must be inserted. 
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• 29Shipper's Certificate Box
  • The signature of the shipper or his agent (printed, signed or stamped), must be inserted. 
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• 30Carrier's Execution Box
  • The date and place of execution of the Air Waybill must be inserted. The month must be shown in full or abbreviated, and not by numbers. The signature of the carrier or its agent can be printed, signed or stamped.   
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