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Surcharges are additional charges that are mandatory and applicable to your TNT shipments. When shipping consignments with TNT, the following surcharges apply:
Fuel surcharges
TNT applies an index-based fuel surcharge to every shipment.
Enhanced security surcharge
TNT has implemented additional procedures, activities and investments to safeguard our customers' shipments whilst in our custody. To partially offset the additional costs an Enhanced Security Surcharge is applied to all shipments.
The enhanced security surcharge will be levied on all international Express, Economy Express and Special Express shipments at the rate of €0.05 per kilo*, subject to a minimum of €0.50 and maximum €10.00 per shipment.
For airfreight shipments, a surcharge is levied at the rate of €0.09 per kilo*. The minimum surcharge is based on a weight of 100kg. There is no maximum charged weight.
*TNT uses a volumetric conversion factor to calculate whether a shipment will be charged according to its statistical weight or volumetric weight - whichever is greater.
TNT reserves the right to assess fuel and other surcharges on shipments without notice. The amount and duration of any such surcharges will be determined at our sole discretion. By tendering your shipments to TNT, you agree to pay the surcharges, as determined by TNT.
Beginning September 4, 2023, the "Peak surcharge" will be renamed as "Demand surcharge".
The applicability, duration, and amount of the Demand Surcharge is determined for each region based on regular assessments of shipping volume and available capacity within our network and other considerations.
Peak Surcharge from April 6, 2020 to August 9, 2020
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
April 6, 2020 - August 9, 2020 | Outbound from Mainland China to the rest of the world | SGD 1.40 per kg* |
| Intra-APAC** | SGD 1.40 per kg* |
| All international shipments except for above | SGD 0.30 per kg* |
* SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies regardless of the origin markets.
** The shipments transported among Australia, Brunei, China, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macau SAR China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Taiwan China, Thailand and Vietnam, except for the shipments between Australia and New Zealand.
Peak Surcharge from August 10, 2020 to April 18, 2021
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
August 10, 2020 to April 18, 2021 | Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 2.80 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 | |
All international shipments except for above | SGD 0.30 per kg3 |
1. SGD 2.80 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
Peak Surcharge from April 19, 2021 to November 21, 2021
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
April 19, 2021 to November 21, 2021 | Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 3.50 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 | |
All international shipments except for above | SGD 0.30 per kg3 |
1. SGD 3.50 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand.
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
Peak Surcharge from November 22, 2021 to March 6, 2022
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
November 22, 2021 to March 6, 2022 | Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 3.50 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 | |
Outbound from Singapore to rest of the world | SGD 1.40 per kg3 | |
Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets2 | SGD 0.30 per kg3 |
1. SGD 3.50 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand.
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
Peak Surcharge from March 7, 2022 to April 10, 2022
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
March 7, 2022 to April 10, 2022 | Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 3.50 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 | |
Outbound from Singapore to rest of the world | SGD 1.70 per kg4 | |
Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets2 | SGD 0.30 per kg3 |
1. SGD 3.50 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand.
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
4. SGD 1.70 per shipment minimum applies
Peak Surcharge from April 11, 2022 to September 3, 2023
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
| Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 3.50 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
April 11, 2022 to September 3, 2023 | Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to rest of the world | SGD 1.70 per kg4 | |
Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets2 | SGD 0.50 per kg3 |
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 peak 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. SGD 3.50 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand.
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
4. SGD 1.70 per shipment minimum applies
Demand Surcharge from September 4, 2023
Effective date | Impacted shipments | Surcharge per kg (in SGD) |
| Outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand | SGD 3.50 per kg1 |
| Intra-APAC except for above2 | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
September 4, 2023 | Outbound from Singapore to USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | SGD 1.40 per kg3 |
Outbound from Singapore to rest of the world | SGD 1.70 per kg4 | |
Inbound from countries/territories outside APAC markets2 | SGD 0.50 per kg3 |
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. SGD 3.50 per shipment minimum for outbound from Singapore to Australia and New Zealand.
2. APAC markets: Australia, Brunei, 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
3. SGD 1.40 per shipment minimum applies
4. SGD 1.70 per shipment minimum applies
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 rate | Effective dates |
Vietnam | Vietnam VAT rate reduced from 10% to 8%. | February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, both days inclusive. |
If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.
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 Tax |
India | India 18% GST |
If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.
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 Shipment | Additional Tax |
Vietnam | Vietnam 10% VAT |
If you have any questions about the tax, please contact your sales representative or reach us at the enquiry hotline on your TNT invoice.
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 Tax |
Thailand | Thailand 7% VAT |
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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