Classification of Air Freight Rate

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The air freight rates can be classified in the following manner

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.

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.