Security Surcharges

Applies for both Domestic and International shipments.

Enhanced International Security Surcharge

TNT is implementing additional procedures, activities and investments to safeguard our customers' shipments whilst in our custody, following recent well publicised incidents involving the international transportation of shipments containing illegal explosive devices. To partially offset the additional costs an Enhanced International Security Surcharge will be applied from 12 December 2010.

Current TNT Enhanced International Security Surcharge Rates:

From 1 August 2016 to 30 June 2018

$0.30/kg or part thereof applied to all International Express, Economy Express as well as International Special Service shipments
Minimum charge of $1.50 per consignment
Maximum charge of $20.00 per consignment

Domestic Security Surcharge

The TNT Domestic Security Surcharge is a charge applied by TNT which reflects the costs associated with freight movements within the domestic priority network.

Current TNT Domestic Security Surcharge Rate:

From 29 May 2016 to 30 June 2018: 2.5%

TNT reserves the right to change the surcharge index and table without notice. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at TNT's sole discretion.

Please check this website regularly for any updates.

Enhanced International Security Surcharge - FAQ

What is the Enhanced International Security Surcharge?

The Enhanced International Security Surcharge is a charge applied by TNT which reflects the costs associated with freight movements within the international network.

Which TNT services does the Enhanced International Security Surcharge apply to?

All TNT International services.

Is the Enhanced International Security Surcharge charged per consignment or per package?

The Enhanced International Security Surcharge will be charged per consignment based on the greater of the actual weight or volume of the goods. For the purpose of calculating weight, we round up to the next whole kilogram

How often does the Enhanced International Security Surcharge change?

TNT’s Enhanced International Security Surcharge is updated monthly. We will publish the following month’s Enhanced International Security Surcharge on this page of our website

Why do I (as the customer) have to find out myself via the internet that the Enhanced International Security Surcharge has changed?

The Enhanced International Security Surcharge is updated via the internet each month and made available to our customers as it is quick and readily accessible means of accessing the most up-to-date information

DOMESTIC SECURITY SURCHARGE - FAQ

What is the TNT Domestic Security Surcharge?

The TNT Domestic Security Surcharge is a charge applied by TNT which reflects the costs associated with freight movements within the domestic priority network.

These prices can fluctuate enormously over time.

Which TNT services does the TNT Domestic Security Surcharge apply to?

TNT Domestic services - Sameday Time Critical Nationwide, 9:00 Express, 10:00 Express, 12:00 Express and Overnight Express.

How often does the TNT Domestic Security Surcharge change?

TNT’s Domestic Security Surcharge is updated monthly. We will publish the following month's Domestic Security Surcharge on this page of our website.

Why do I (as the customer) have to find out myself via the internet that the TNT Domestic Security Surcharge has changed?

The TNT Domestic Security Surcharge is updated via the internet each month and made available to our customers as it is a quick and readily accessible means of accessing the most up-to-date information.

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