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How to calculate chargeable weight in international air freight

Learn the standard IATA volumetric formula to understand chargeable weight in air shipments.

ATTHOS COMEXForeign Trade Senior Advisory Team
How to calculate chargeable weight in international air freight

Calculating Chargeable Weight

Airlines charge based on whichever is higher: actual gross weight or volumetric weight calculated with IATA's 1:6000 ratio formula.

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