Enhanced liability

For total peace of mind

We take the utmost care with every shipment. But some circumstances are simply beyond our control. Enhanced liability covers the full value of your goods against all risks

TNT Enhanced Liability covers the full value of your shipment against all risks

At TNT, our business is to ensure that your shipment, whether it’s a pallet, parcel or document, arrives on time and in perfect condition, every time. We take this responsibility seriously. Even though we always take the utmost care with your shipment, circumstances beyond our control can occasionally affect the deliveries. That’s why TNT Enhanced Liability ensures you get the full value of your shipment back in the case of loss or damage.

TNT offers enhanced carrier liability on all express and economy express non-document consignments up to a maximum value of 25,000 Euro or the declared invoice value of your goods, whichever is the lower. For this enhanced liability cover a fee of 1% of declared invoice value of goods or INR 338/- per consignment (whichever is the greater) will apply.

When you choose TNT Enhanced Liability you get:

Your shipment protected against all risks, regardless of TNT’s liability. [see information about exclusions below]
Compensation up to the full value of your shipment in case of loss or damage.
Coverage for almost all types of goods and documents available across more than 200 countries and locations worldwide.

Compensation example

Understanding the difference between the coverage you receive with TNT Enhanced Liability and our Standard Liability is easiest by way of example.

TNT carries a shipment of computer appliances, weighing 10 kilograms, from Frankfurt to Milan by road. Unfortunately, the truck has an accident along the way, and the shipment is totally damaged. The customer files a claim for €5000 (the actual value of the goods).

Transported Goods

Computer appliances Weight = 10 kilograms Value = €5000

Standard Liability

The compensation on Standard Liability is maximum €100 subject to Terms and Conditions

TNT Enhanced Liability

Customer purchased TNT Enhanced Liability valued at €5000. Compensation €5000 plus full refund of freight charges

Enhanced Liability.Your shipment in 3 easy steps

Top tips

Pack your shipment carefully to protect the contents during transport
Provide a complete and accurate delivery address.
Describe the content of your shipment so we can advise whether special handling is required.
For high risk goods or shipments valued above €25,000, contact TNT for advice.
Please check your local TNT website to ensure that your goods sent to specific locations can be covered.

High risk goods

Some goods have a higher than normal risk of theft or damage, and are subject to approval prior to being covered by Enhanced Liability. Contact your local TNT office to check whether it is possible to cover any of the following high risk goods:

Hazardous goods
Bulk goods
Livestock, bloodstock and living creatures
Precious metals or stones, jewellery and watches
Antiques and objects of art
Documents, money or valuable paper
Breakables, such as glass, bottles, etc.
Architectural models and prototypes
Tobacco, cigarettes and spirits
Firearms, weapons and ammunition
Perishable goods carried in a cargo space controlled by
mechanical equipment
Motor vehicles
Charity goods or humanitarian aid
Furs and fur garments
Laptop computers
Plasma and LCD screens

Geographic Limitations

TNT Enhanced Liability does not currently cover deliveries to the following destination countries*:

Afghanistan
Algeria
Democratic Republic of Congo
Republic of Congo
Iraq
Cote d’Ivoire
Liberia
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Somalia
Sudan

* This is subject to change. If you wish to send a shipment to one of these countries please contact your local TNT office.

Optout

If you do not wish to participate in this offer of enhanced liability you may opt out of this scheme by sending an email with your company name and account number to optoutindia@tnt.com

If you choose to opt out of our Enhanced Liability cover please note that your consignments will be covered by our standard terms and conditions, offering a limited liability which currently stands at 100 Euros.

Filing a claim

You can find the procedure for making a claim in Clause 17 of our Terms & Conditions. In the unlikely event your shipment is lost or damaged, please notify us in writing within 21 calendar days after the shipment was delivered or should have been delivered.