Effective	05MAR1999
Filed	03FEB1999
Filing Codes	I

When two or more TLIs (freight rates) are named for the
same commodity over the same route and under similar
conditions, and the application is dependent upon the
quantity of the commodity shipped, the total freight
charges assessed against the shipment may not exceed the
total charges computed for a larger quantity, if the TLI
(rate) specifying a required minimum quantity (either
weight or measurement per container or in containers), will
be applicable to the contents of the container(s), and if
the minimum set forth is met or exceeded.  At the shipper's
option, a quantity less than the minimum level may be
freighted at the lower TLI (rate) if the weight or
measurement declared for rating purposes is increased to
the minimum level.

FOR EXAMPLE:

If there are two rates for widgets from Oakland to Bombay

 one with no or lower minimum:       300 WT
 one with higher minimum:            180 WT min 11 KT/PC20

shipper tenders less than the minimum: 7 KT

shipper can pay for a minimum of 11 KT at 180 WT since it
results in lower charges (1980) than the actual 7 KT at
300 WT without minimum (2100).

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