Surcharges

Understanding your invoice

Surcharges are additional charges that are mandatory and applicable to your TNT shipments.

When shipping consignments with TNT, the following surcharges apply: 

Fuel surcharge

Due to continuing fuel price fluctuations, TNT applies an index-based fuel surcharge to all shipments. This approach provides our customers with a transparent charging mechanism for fuel costs.  Follow the links for information on our international fuel surcharges.

 

Out-of-area surcharge

We provide collection and delivery services virtually anywhere you require. For certain remote and less-accessible locations an additional $30.00 out-of-area surcharge is applied to cover additional costs incurred.

 

 

Enhanced security surcharge

TNT has implemented additional procedures, activities and investments to safeguard our customers' shipments whilst in our custody, following well publicised incidents involving the international transportation of shipments containing illegal explosive devices. To partially offset the additional costs an Enhanced Security Surcharge is applied.

 

Effective October 20 2019, the enhanced International Security Surcharge (ESS) is incorporated into International freight charges on your tariffs.
 

 

Regulatory charges

Border Control

Fiji's border control agency is called the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority. The bio-security agency is called the Bio-Security Authority of Fiji.

Any duty and taxes, fees charged by border control agencies for bio-security inspections are not included in our rates.

 

Exports

  • All export consignments with a value over F$1,000.00 will incur an Export entry Lodgement Fee of F$10.00 inclusive of VAT.
  • All Repair & Return consignments will incur an Export entry Lodgement Fee of F$10.00 inclusive of VAT.

 

Imports

  • All import consignments requiring an import entry will incur an Import entry Lodgement Fee of F$15.00 inclusive of VAT
  • All Repair & Return consignments will incur an Import entry Lodgement Fee of F$15.00 inclusive of VAT.

 

The above charges are levied by Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (FRCS) under the Customs & Excise Act 1986.

 

All perishable goods, plant materials etc will also be subject to a Biosecurity entry levy as levied under the Biosecurity (Category 1-7 Import & Export) Act 2011.

Demand Surcharge (Fiji)

During times of elevated shipping volumes, heightened demand for capacity, increased operating costs, and other strains on our network, TNT may apply a demand surcharge. 

 

From 21 October 2024 to 31 January 2025, Demand Surcharge will be adjusted for certain TNT international shipments.

 

Demand Surcharge from 21 October 2024

Effective date

Impacted shipments

Surcharge per kg (in FJD)

 

Outbound from Fiji to Australia and New Zealand

FJD 0.23 per kg2

21 October 2024

Intra-APAC except for above1FJD 0.23 per kg2

 

Outbound from Fiji to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto RicoFJD 3.35 per kg2

 

Outbound from Fiji to rest of the worldFJD 2.68 per kg2
 Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets1FJD 0 per kg

Demand surcharge will be determined at TNT’s sole discretion and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the TNT Service Guide and TNT Standard Conditions of Carriage of the shipment's country of origin. TNT reserves the right to amend the surcharge, including but not limited to the rates, duration, applicable areas or any other conditions. TNT may also, at its sole discretion, cancel, modify or adjust any waiver of demand surcharge by prior notice.

The surcharge amounts presented above are indicative only and may differ depending on the rate scale or price list for which you have registered with TNT. To find out the actual surcharge for your shipment, please log in to your TNT account on tnt.com and use the “Rates & Transit Times” application.  If you have any questions, please contact your local Sales or Customer Service team.

1. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, Mainland China, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau SAR China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan China,  Thailand, Vietnam

2. FJD 2.23 per shipment minimum applies

 

Demand Surcharge from 16 September 2024 to 20 October 2024

Effective date

Impacted shipments

Surcharge per kg (in FJD)

 

Outbound from Fiji to Australia and New Zealand

FJD 0.23 per kg2

16 September 2024 to 20 October 2024

Intra-APAC except for above1FJD 0.23 per kg2

 

Outbound from Fiji to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto RicoFJD 3.35 per kg2

 

Outbound from Fiji to rest of the worldFJD 2.46 per kg2
 Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets1FJD 0 per kg

Demand surcharge will be determined at TNT’s sole discretion and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the TNT Service Guide and TNT Standard Conditions of Carriage of the shipment's country of origin. TNT reserves the right to amend the surcharge, including but not limited to the rates, duration, applicable areas or any other conditions. TNT may also, at its sole discretion, cancel, modify or adjust any waiver of demand surcharge by prior notice.

The surcharge amounts presented above are indicative only and may differ depending on the rate scale or price list for which you have registered with TNT. To find out the actual surcharge for your shipment, please log in to your TNT account on tnt.com and use the “Rates & Transit Times” application.  If you have any questions, please contact your local Sales or Customer Service team.

1. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, Mainland China, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau SAR China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan China,  Thailand, Vietnam

2. FJD 2.23 per shipment minimum applies

 

Vietnam Value Added Tax (VAT) rate reduction for TNT shipments originating from Vietnam (effective February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022)

Effective from February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, invoices for TNT outbound shipments originating from Vietnam and any ancillary services performed and consumed in Vietnam for both outbound bill shipper and outbound bill consignee will reflect a reduced Vietnam VAT rate of 8%.

This is due to a temporary policy announced by the Vietnam government to support the socio-economic development recovery program in Vietnam due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The VAT below will apply to all customers for shipments originated from Vietnam and any ancillary services performed and consumed in Vietnam, including payers billed outside and inside Vietnam:
 

Origin of Shipment
VAT rateEffective datesSurcharge code
Vietnam

Vietnam VAT rate reduced from 10% to 8%.

February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, both days inclusive.VSD

If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.

Additional GST for TNT collect shipments imported from India (effective September 1, 2020)

Starting September 1, 2020, invoices for TNT collect shipments imported from India will reflect an additional India Goods and Services Tax (GST) as applicable. This is part of our continuous effort to align FedEx Express and TNT policy globally, as well as to comply with India Tax regulations. The GST below will apply to all customers, including payers billed outside India:
 

Origin of Shipment
Additional TaxSurcharge code
India
India 18% GSTGSD

If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.

Additional VAT for TNT collect shipments imported from Vietnam (effective September 1, 2020)

Starting September 1, 2020, invoices for TNT collect shipments imported from Vietnam will reflect an additional Vietnam Value Added Tax (VAT) as applicable. This is part of our continuous effort to align FedEx Express and TNT policy globally, as well as to comply with Vietnam Tax regulations. The VAT below will apply to all customers, including payers billed outside Vietnam:

Origin of ShipmentAdditional TaxSurcharge code
VietnamVietnam 10% VATVSD

If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.

Additional VAT for TNT collect shipments imported from Thailand (effective September 1, 2020)

Starting September 1, 2020, invoices for TNT collect shipments imported from Thailand will reflect an additional Thailand Value Added Tax (VAT) as applicable. This is part of our continuous effort to align FedEx Express and TNT policy globally, as well as to comply with Thailand Tax regulations. The VAT below will apply to all customers, including payers billed outside Thailand:
 

Origin of Shipment
Additional TaxSurcharge code
ThailandThailand 7% VATTSD

If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.

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