Prefix
 Master AWB No
OP Code
 Consolidation No.
Agent Code
 
Prefix
 House AWB No
Shipper's Acc No
Name
Street
Location
Telephone
Not negotiable
Air Waybill
Issued By:

Copies 1, 2 and 3 of this Air Waybill are originals and have the same validity

 

Consignee's Acc No
Name
Name
Street
Location
Telephone
Fax

It is agreed that the goods described herin are accepted in apparent good order and condition (except as noted)for carriage SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT CARRIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING CONTRARY AND SHIPPER AGREES THAT THE SHIPMENT MAY BE CARRIED BY INTERMEDIATE STOPPING PLACES WHICH THE CARRIER DEEMS APPROPRIATE. THE SHIPPER'S ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE NOTICE CONCERNING CARRIER'S LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Shipper may increase such limitation of liability by delaring a higher value for and paying a supplemental incidental charge if required.

Issuing Carrier's Agent Name and City
Name
City
Accounting Information







         

Agent's IATA Code
Account No.

Aiport of Departure

to
 by 1st
to by
to by
Currency
 CHGS Code
 WT/VAL Other

 PPD
 COLL
 PPD
 COLL
Declared Value for Carriage
 Declared Value for
Customs
Airport of Destination
  Amount of Insurance
Handling information


No. of Pieces Gross Weight (kilos) K/L Rate Class Commodity Item No. Charged Weight Rate of Charge Total Nature and Quantity of Goods (inc. dims. or vol.) 
1. 6.

2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Shipping Mark


PREPAID

COLLECT

Weight Charge

Valuation Charge

Tax

Total Other Charges Due Agent

Total Other Charges Carrier

Total Prepaid Total Collect
Signature of Issuing Carrier or its Agent
day month year at (place) Signature of Release Bank or its Agent
Executed on


Also Notify Party Acc No
Name
Street
Location
Telephone
Other Charges (except weight charge and valuation charge)
PREPAID
COLLECT

 

 

The boxes on the face of the Air Waybill shall be completed correctly as follows and in accordance with the examples contained in Help section 6.3.

The boxes shaded and with title are for carrier's use only.
The boxes shaded and without title shall not be used.
The circled numbers to the right of the titles and the bracketed numbers in the following text correspond with the numbers in the boxes of the specimen Air Waybill illustrated on the right pages.

1. AIR WAYBILL NUMBER
When not preprinted, the Air Waybill number provided by the issuing carrier shall be inserted in the upper left corner, in the upper right corner and in the lower right corner.  The Air Waybill number shall have dimensions sufficient to make it readable and shall consist of:

a.  Airline Code Number (1A)
The issuing carrier's three-digit IATA airline code number shall be inserted;

b.  Separating Hyphen
A hyphen shall be inserted between boxes(1A)and(1B), and only in the upper right and lower right corners;

c.  Serial Number (1B)

  1. A serial number of eight digits including a check digit placed in the extreme right position shall be inserted.

  2. Such check digit shall be determined by using the unweighed modulus 7 system, which divides the first seven digits of the serial number by seven and uses the remainder for verification and as the eighth digit.

  3. A space may be inserted in the serial  number between the fourth and fifth digits.

2. AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE (1)
The IATA three-letter code of the airport of departure (or city when the name of the airport is unknown) shall be inserted and shall correspond to information shown in 9.1.a.

3. ISSUING CARRIER'S NAME AND ADDRESS (1C)
When not preprinted, the issuing carrier's name and head office address corresponding to the airline code number shown in 1.a. shall be inserted in accordance with the issuing carrier's instructions.

4. REFERENCE TO ORIGINALS (1D)
This box shall not be completed.

5. REFERENCE TO CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (1E)
This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

6. SHIPPER

a.  Shipper''s Name and Address (2)

  1. The name, address and country (or two-letter country code) of the shipper shall be inserted.

  2. One or more method of contact (telephone, telex or telefax) and number may be inserted below.

b.  Shipper's Account Number (3)
This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

7. CONSIGNEE
a.  Consignee's Name and Address (4)

  1. The name, address and country (or two-letter country code) of the consignee shall be inserted.

  2. One or more method of contact (telephone, telex of telefax) and number may be inserted below.

b.  Consignee's Account Number - For carrier Use Only (5)
This box shall not be completed unless used by the last carrier at its option.

8. ISSUING CARRIER'S AGENT
8.1. Name and City (6)
a.  When not preprinted, the name and location (airport or city) of the
     carrier's IATA Cargo Agent entitled to the commission shall be inserted.
     shall be inserted, preceded by the words "commissionable Agent".
b.  When commission is payable to an IATA Cargo Agent in the country of
     destination, in accordance with the Cargo Agency Administration Rules,
     the name and location (airport or city) of such IATA Cargo Agent shall
     be inserted, preceded by the words "Commissionable Agent".

8.2. IATA code (7)
When not preprinted, the IATA code of the Cargo Agent, indicated in 8.1.a. shall be inserted as follows:
a.  In non-CASS areas, the IATA seven-digit code shall be inserted.
b.  In CASS areas, the IATA seven-digit code shall be followed by a
     three-digit Cass address code and a check digit.  This check digit shall
     be determined by using the unweighted modulus 7 system.

8.3 Account number (8)
This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

9. ROUTING
9.1. Airport of Departure (Address of First Carrier) and Requested Routing (9)
a.  The name of the airport of departure shall be inserted as the first entry
     and shall correspond to information shown in 2.
b.  Any requested routing shall be inserted.

9.2. Routing and Destination
a.  To (by First Carrier) (11A)
     The IATA three-letter code of the airport of destination or first transfer
     point (or city when the name of the airport is unknown because the city
     is served by more than one airport) may be inserted.
b.  By First Carrier (11B)
     The name of the first Carrier (either full name or IATA
     two-charactercode)shall be inserted.
c.  To (by Second Carrier) (11C)
     The IATA three-letter code of the airport of destination or second
     transfer point (or city when the name of the airport is unknown because
     the city is served by more than one airport) may be inserted.
d.  By (Second Carrier) (11D)
     The IATA two-character code of the second carrier may be inserted.
e.  To (by Third Carrier) (11E)
     The IATA three-letter code of the airport of destination or third transfer
     point (or city when the name of the airport is unknown because the city
     is served by more than one airport) may be inserted.
f.  By (Third Carrier) (11F)
    The IATA two-character code of the third carrier may be inserted.

9.3. Airport of Destination (18)
The airport of destination of the last carrier (or city when the name of the airport is unknown because the city is served by more than one airport) shall be inseerted.

9.4. Requested Flight/Date (19A) and (19B)
These boxes are to be completed by the carrier/agent/shipper effecting the booking.

10. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION (10)
Only accounting information required by the participating carriers may be inserted such as:
a.  Payment by cash or cheque;
b.  Payment by Miscellaneous Charges Order (MCO) is only acceptable for
     baggage shipped as cargo; the MCO number and value of the Exchange
     Coupon in the currency of the Air Waybill shall be shown followed, if
     necessary, by the amount deducted from the Mco coupon and, in all
     cases, by the passenger's ticket number and flight/date/routing used;
c.  Payment by Government Bill of Lading (GBL); the GBL number shall be
     shown;
d.  Consignment returned because of non-delivery; the original Air Waybill
     number shall be shown on the new Air Waybill for the returning carriage;
e.  Shipper's reference number as indicated by the shipper or his agent.
f.  Payment by credit card; the credit card number shall be shown.
g.  The words "Also Notify" may be printed after the title of the "Accounting
     Information" box (applicable for domestic transportation only).

11. CURRENCY (12)
a.  The ISO three-letter currency code of the currency applicable in the
     country of departure for completion of the Air Waybill according to the
     applicable rating rules shall be inserted.
b.  All amounts entered on the Air Waybill, other than those entered in the
     "Collect Charges in Destination Currency" boxes, (33A) to (33D), shall
     be in the currency as specified in 11.a.

12. CHARGES CODES - FOR CARRIER USE ONLY (13)
Only when the Air Waybill data is transmitted by electronic means, this box shall be completed using one of the following codes:
CA --- Partial Collect Credit - Partial Prepaid Cash
CB --- Partial Collect Credit - Partial Prepaid Credit
CC --- All Charges Collect
CE --- Partial Collect Credit Card - Partial Prepaid Cash
CG --- All Charges Collect by GBL
CH --- Partial Collect Credit Card - Partial Prepaid Credit
CP --- Destination Collect Cash
CX --- Destination Collect Credit
CZ --- All Charges Collect by Credit Card
NC --- No Charge
NG --- No Weight Charge - Other Charges Prepaid by GBL
NP --- No Weight Charge - Other Charges Prepaid Cash
NT --- No Weight Charge - Other Charges Collect
NX --- No Weight Charge - Other Charges Prepaid Credit
NZ --- No Weight Charge - Other Charges Prepaid by Credit Card
PC --- Partial Prepaid Cash - Partial Collect Cash
PD --- Partial Prepaid Credit - Partial Collect Cash
PE --- Partial Prepaid Credit Card - Partial Collect Cash
PF --- Partial Prepaid Credit Card - Partial Collect Credit Card
PG --- All Charges Prepaid by GBL
PH --- Partial Prepaid Credit Card - Partial Collect Credit
PP --- All Charges Prepaid by Cash
PX --- All Charges Prepaid by Credit
PZ --- All Charges Prepaid by Credit Card

13. CHARGES
13.1. Weight/Valuation Charges (14A) and (14B)
a.  The charges entered into boxes (24A), (25A), or (24B), (25B) must be
     wholly prepaid or wholly collect respectively.
b.  The shipper or agent shall insert an "X", as appropriate, in boxes (14A)
     or (14B).

13.2. Other Charges at Origin (15A) and (15B)
a.  The charges entered into boxes (27A) (if applicable), (28A) or (27B),
     (28B), must be wholly prepaid or wholly collect respectively.
b.  The shipper or agent shall insert an "X", as appropriate, in boxes (15A)
     or (15B).
c.  If the information contained in boxes (14A), (14B), (15A) and (15B) is in
     conflict with the information in boxes (24A), (24B), (25A), (25B), (27A) (if
     applicable), (27B), (28A) and (28B), shown in 20 and 21, the latter shall
     take precedence.

14. DECLARED VALUE FOR CARRIAGE (16)
a.  The declared value for carriage, as specified by the shipper, shall be
     inserted.
b.  Where no value is declared, 'NVD' shall be inserted.

15. DECLARED VALUE FOR CUSTOMS (17)
The shipper or agent may declare and insert a customs value, which may be NCV, or leave the box blank.

16. AMOUNT OF INSURANCE (20)
a.  When the box is unshaded and only when and where the issuing carrier
     offers such a service, the amount to be insured shall be inserted.
b.  When the box is unshaded and the service is not provided by the issuing
     carrier or no insurance is requested by the shipper, "XXX" shall be
     inserted.

17. HANDLING INFORMATION (21)
Only clear and concise information as required by the participating carriers shall be inserted.
17.1. In the case of dangerous goods, a statement: "Dangerous Goods as per attached Shipper's Declaration" or "Dangerous Goods as per attached DGD"; or "Dangerous Goods - Shipper's Declaration Not Required" or "DGD not required" and where applicable the statement "Cargo Aircraft Only" or "CAO" shall be inserted.

17.2. When dangerous goods are contained in a consignment with non-dangerous goods, the number of pieces of dangerous goods should be indicated either before or after the statement "Dangerous Goods as per attached Shipper's Declaration " or "Dangerous Goods as per attached DGD".

17.3 Other Handling Information using, where available, the codes and abbreviations in Cargo-IMP may be inserted, such as:

  1. marks and numbers which appear on the consignment and method of packing;

  2. name, address, country or two-letter country code and one or more method of contact (telephone, telex or telefax) and number of any person to be notified of arrival of the consignment in addition to the consignee;

  3. name of documents to accompany the AWB, such as the "Shipper's Certification for Live Animals";

  4. special handling instructions that may be required;

  5. when not preprinted, and if the AWB is issued in the USA, the statement: "These commodities licensed by USA for ultimate destination ...... Diversion contrary to USA law prohibited";

  6. Special Customs Information (SCI) (21A)
    When a consignment is loaded or reloaded at an aiport in an European Union country that is to be unloaded or reloaded at an airport in another European Union country the Customs Origin Code shall be inserted.
        Customs status of the shipment, using one of the following
        Cargo-IMP Customs Origin Codes, located in this box (applicable
        only to shipments from and within European Union Countries):

T1 Goods from outside the EU under Customs control.
T2 EU goods not in free circulation (such as spirits, tobacco, etc.)
TE Goods in trade with Spain subject to duties under special arrangements lasting until 1995.
TP Goods in trade with Portugal subject to duties under special arrangements lasting until 1996.
TD Goods already under formal transit procedure (eg. T1, TIR Carnet, ATA CArnet, NATO Form 2, etc.
C Goods in free circulation.

    18. CONSIGNMENT RATING DETAILS (22A) to (22Z)
    A separate set of entries shall be made for each rated group of items, each set commencing on a new line, Dangerous goods items, if any, being entered first.  Each set of entries shall be as described in the table below, the detail of each box being as shown in 18.1 through 18.13.

     

    Alternative Rate Class Line Entries (22A to 22Z)

    No of 
    Pieces RCP    		 Gross Weight kg/lb Rate Class Commodity Item No. Chargeable Weight Rate/Charge Total Nature and Quantity of Goods
    22A 22B 22C 22D 22E 22F 22G 22H 22I
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L M ----- Chargeable
    Weight    		 Minimum Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L N ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 Rate per funit
    of weight    		 Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L Q ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 Rate per unit
    of weight    		 Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K B ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 Basic Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    ---- ---- ---- K ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 Rate per Kilogramme Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L C Commodity Item
    Number    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Rate per unit
    of weight    		 Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L R Applicable rate class
    code followed by
    reduced percentage
    applicable to charge    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Reduced Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L R Applicable rate class
    code followed by
    reduced percentage
    applicable to rate    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Reduced rate per
    unit of weight    		 Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L S Applicable rate class
    code followed by
    increased percentage
    applicable to rate    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Surcharged Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L S Applicable rate class
    code followed by
    increased percentage
    applicable to rate    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Surcharged rate per unit of weight Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L U Commodity Item
    Number    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Rate per unit of weight Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L U Commodity Item
    Number    		 Pivot Weight Pivot Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    No of Pieces Gross Weight K or L U Commodity Item
    Number    		 Chargeable
    Weight    		 Flat Charge Box 22G Nature of Goods
    ---- ---- ---- E ---- Weight in excess
    of pivot weight    		 Over pivot rate per unit of weight Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    ---- ULD Tare
    Weight    		 ---- X Uld Rate Class Tuype ULD Tare Weight
    Allowance    		 ---- ---- ULD ID code
    ---- ---- ---- Y ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 A minus symbol
    followed by ULD
    discount per unit
    of weight    		 Box 22G Nature of Goods
    ---- ---- ---- Y ---- Chargeable
    Weight    		 A minus symbol followed by ULD discount per unit of weight Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    ---- ---- K or L W ---- Gross Weight Weight increase per unit of weight Box 22F  X
    Box 22G    		 Nature of Goods
    Rate
    Combination
    Point    		 Boxes 22B to 22I to be completed when applicable.  Cannot be placed as first rating line entry.
    22J 22K 22L 22I
    Total number
    of pieces    		 Total Gross
    Weight    		 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total Charge Nature of Goods

    18.1 Number of pieces/RCP (22A)
    a.  The number of pieces for the applicable rating entry shall be inserted.
    b.  When the applicable rate or charge shown in box (22G) is the result of a combination of rates or charges, the IATA three-letter code of the rate combination point (RCP) shall be inserted as an additional line entry.

    18.2. Gross weight (22B)
    a.  The gross weight of the pieces for the applicable rating entry shall be
         inserted.
    b.  The tare weight of the unit load device, when applicable, shall be
         inserted as an additional line entry on the "X" rate class line.

    18.3. Kg/Lb (22C)
    The unit of weight used (K or L) shall be inserted in the first rating line only.

    18.4. Service Code (22Z)
    The box shall not be completed except by the issuing carrier at its option.
    A --- Airport to Airport
    B --- Service Shipment
    C --- Company Material
    D --- Door to Door Service
    F --- Flight Specific
    J --- Priority Service
    P --- Small Package Service
    S --- Substitute Truck
    T --- Charter

    18.5 Commodity Item Number (22D)
    One of the following codes shall be inserted as appropriate:
    M --- Minimum Charge
    N --- Normal Rate
    Q --- Quantity Rate
    B --- Basic Charge (optional use)
    K --- Rate per Kilogramme (optional use)
    C --- Specific Commodity Rate
    R --- Class Rate Reduction
    S --- Class Rate Surcharge
    U --- Unit Load Device Basic Charge or Rate
    E --- Unit Load Device Additional Rate
    X --- Unit Load Device Additional Information
    Y --- Unit Load Device Discount
    W --- Weight Increase

    18.6. Commodity Item Number (22E)
    This box shall be completed as follows:
    a.  When a specific commodity rate applies, the IATA item description
         number shall be inserted on the "C" or "U" rate class line;
    b.  When a class rate reduction applies, the percentage which is applied to
         the appropriate charge or rate shall be inserted on the "R" rate class
         line, preceded by the rate class code to which it refers (e.g. 33%
         reduction on the normal rate shall be expressed as N67);
    c.  When a class rate surcharge applies, the percentage which is applied to
         the appropriate charge or rate shall be inserted on the "S" rate class
         line, preceded by the rate class code to which it refers (e.g. 50%
         surcharge of the minimum charge shall be expressed as M150);
    d.  When a unit load device rate applies, the ULD rate class type used shall
         be inserted on the "X" rate class line.

    18.7 Chargeable Weight (22F)
    a.  The applicable chargeable weight, calculated according to applicable
         rating rules, shall be inserted.
    b.  When a Unit Load Device rate applies:

    1. where it is based on a pivot charge, the applicable pivot weight shall be inserted on the "U" rate class line;

    2. where it is based on a pivot charge and an over pivot rate, the weight in excess of the pivot weight shall be inserted on the "E" rate class line;

    3. where a tare weight allowance is applicable, such weight shall be inserted on the "X" rate class line;

    4. where a discount applies, the weight to which it refers shall be inserted on the "Y" rate class line.

    18.8 Rate/Charge (22G)
    The applicable rate or charge shall be inserted as follows:
    a.  When a minimum charge applies, this charge shall be inserted on the "M"
         rate class line.
    b.  When a normal rate applies, the applicable rate per unit of weight shall
         be inserted on the "N" rate class line.
    c.  When a quantity rate applies, the applicable rate per unit of weight shall
         be inserted on the "Q" rate class line.
    d.  When an "Experimental Special Rate within europe" applies;

    1. the applicable basic charge shall be inserted on the "B" rate class line;

    2. the applicable rate per kilogramme shall be inserted on the "K" rate class line.

    e.  When a specific commodity rate applies, the applicable rate per unit of
         weight shall be inserted on the "C" rate class line.
    f.  When a class rate reduction applies, this rate per unit of weight or
        charges as applicable shall be inserted on the "R" rate class line.
    g.  When a class rate surcharge applies, this rate per unit of weight or
         charge as applicable shall be inserted on the "S" rate class line.
    h.  When a ULD rate applies:

    1. where it is based on a pivot charge or flat charge, such charge shall be inserted on the "U" rate class line;

    2. where it is based on a rate per unit of weight, such rate shall be inserted on the "U" rate class line;

    3. where it is based on a pivot charge and an over pivot rate, such over pivot rate per unit of weight shall be inserted on the "E" rate class line;

    4. where it is a discount, either a flat amount or discount per unit of weight, such discount shall be inserted on the "Y" rate class line preceded by a minus symbol (-).

    i.  Wherever possible, when a weight surcharge applies, this should be
        inserted immediately following the last rate line entry.

    18.9 Total (22H)
    a.  The total charge of discount for each line entry shall be inserted on the
         same horizontal line.
    b.  Where it is a total discount, such discount shall be preceded by the
         minus symbol (-).

    18.10 Nature and Quantity of Goods (incl. Dimensions or Volume)
    This box shall be completed as follows: (22I)

    1. The description of the goods comprising the consignment shall be inserted.

    2. For Dangerous Goods, the entry shall be as shown in section 6.3. and in accordance with instructions published in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

    3. For "Live Animals" the entry shall be as shown in section 6.3. and in accordance with the instructions published in the IATA Live Animal Regulations.

    4. For "consolidated consignments" the entry shall show "Consolidation as per attached list".

    5. When the volume weight is used as chargeable weight, according to applicable rating rules, either;
      a.  the greatest length, greatest width, greatest height, unit of
           measurement and number of pieces concerned; or
      b.  the volume and unit of measurement, shall be inserted.

    6. When a ULD is used, its identification code shall be inserted on the "X" rate class line.

    7. Where the number of pieces indicated in box (22A) is different from the actual number of pieces, the actual number of pieces shall be shown as "...SLAC", (Shipper's Load And Count).

    8. The shipper or his agent may enter the appropriate Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System number; and, where applicable, the country of origin of the goods.

    18.11 Total Number of Pieces (22J)
    Where there is more than one numeric entry in box (22A), the total number of pieces shall be inserted.

    18.12 Total Gross Weight (22K)
    Where there is more than one entry in box (22B), the total gross weight shall be inserted.

    18.13 Total (22L)
    Where there is more than one entry in box (22H), the sum shall be inserted.

    19. OTHER CHARGES (23)
    a.  =Other charges incurred at origin shall be inserted at the time of Air
            Waybill issuance as either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.
         =Other charges incurred en route or at destination may also be inserted
            at the time of Air Waybill issuance as either wholly prepaid or wholly
            collect.
         =Other charges shown as collect shall be treated as disbursements
            under the provisions of section 4.2.
         =Other charges incurred en route or at destination and not shown in box
            (23) shall be collect only and treated in accordance with 25.3.
    b.  Descriptions and amounts of other charges except taxes shall be
         inserted.
    c.  When the Air Waybill data is transmitted by electronic means, the
         following other charges codes shall be used:

    AC Animal container MD to MN Miscellaneous-Due last carrier
    AS Assembly service fee MO to MX Miscellaneous-Due issuing carrier
    AT Attendant MY Fuel surcharge
    AW Air Waybill fee M Miscellaneous-Due issuing carrier
    BL Blackist certificate PK Packaging
    BR Bank release PU Pick up
    CD Clearance and handling-destination RA Dangerous goods fee
    CH Clearance and handling-origin RC Referral of charge
    DB Disbursement fee RF Remit following collection fee
    DF Distribution service fee SC Security charge
    FC Charges collect fee SD Surface charge-destination
    GT Government tax SI Stop in transit
    HR Human remains SO Storage-rogin
    IN Insurance premium SP Separate early release
    LA Live animals SR Storage-destination
    MA(1) Miscellaneous-Due agent SS Signature service
    MB(2) Miscellaneous-Unassigned ST State sales tax
    MC(3) Miscellaneous-Due carrier SU Surface charge
    TR Transit
    TX Taxes
    UH ULD handling

              (1)MA code is used if the miscellaneous charge is due agent but cannot be further identified.
              (2)MB code is used if the miscellaneous charge cannot be determined as being due agent or due carrier.
              (3)MC code is used if the miscellaneous charges is due carrier but cannot be further identified.


            To indicate whether such other charges accrue to carrier or agent, one of the 
           following entitlement codes: A (due Agent) or C (due Carrier) shall be used 
           following the above codes and preceding the amounts.

    d.  When the AWB data is not transmitted by electronic means, it is recommended 
         that the above procedure is used.  If not, the plain language description shall 
         clearly indicate to whom the charge accrues, ie. due carrier or due agent.
    e.  The sum of the various other charges shown in box (23) shall be entered in 
         boxes (27A) (if applicable), (27B), (28A) or (28B).
    f.  When a consignment is returned because of non-delivery, the new AWB for the 
        returning carriage shall have all charges, which should have been but were not 
        collected from the original consignee, inserted in this box.

    20. PREPAID
    20.1 Prepaid Weight Charge (24A)
    a.  The weight/volume charge for air carriage shall be inserted and shall 
         correspond to the total shown in 18.9 or 18.13.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.

    20.2 Prepaid Valuation Charge (25A)
    a.  The valuation charge, if applicable, shall be inserted.  The assessment of a 
         valuation charge is dependent on the value declared for carriage as per 14.a. 
         and the applicable rating rules.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.

    20.3 Prepaid Tax (26A)
    a.  Any applicable tax shall be inserted.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.
    c.  The details of the tax shall not be entered in box (23).

    20.4 Total Other Prepaid Charges
    The total "Other Charges" prepaid must be the aggregate of the prepaid charges shown in the "Other Charges" box (23).
    a.  Due Agent (27A)
         This box shall not be used unless agreed locally.
    b.  Due Carrier (28A)
         The total of prepaid other charges due to carrier specified in 19, shall be 
         inserted.

    20.5 Untitled Box (29A)
    This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

    20.6 Total Prepaid (30A)
    The total of all the prepaid charges, i.e. weight/volume charge, valuation charge, other prepaid charges due carrier and, if applicable, tax and other charges due agent, shall be inserted.

    21. COLLECT
    21.1 Collect Weight Charge (24B)
    a.  The weight/volume charge for air carriage shall be inserted and shall 
         correspond to the total shown in 18.9. or 18.13.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.

    21.2 Collect Valuation Charge (25B)
    a.  The valuation charge, if applicable, shall be inserted.  The assessment of a 
         valuation charge is dependent on the value declared for carriage as per 14         and the applicable rating rules.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.

    21.3 Collect Tax (26B)
    a.  When this box is unshaded, any applicable tax shall be inserted.
    b.  The weight/volume charge, the valuation charge and tax shall be inserted as 
         either wholly prepaid or wholly collect.
    c.  The details of the tax shall not be entered in box (23).

    21.4 Total Other Collect Charges
    The total "Other Charges" collect must be the aggregate of the collect charges shown in the "Other Charges" box (23).
    a.  Due Agent (27B)
         The total disbursements due to agent, specified in 19, shall be inserted.
    b.  Due Carrier (28B)
         The total disbursements due to carrier, specified in 19, shall be inserted.

    21.5 Untitled Box (29B)
    This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

    21.6 Total Collect (30B)
    The total of all the collect charges, i.e. weight/volume charge, valuation charge, other collect charges due carrier and agent, and, if applicable, tax, shall be inserted.

    22. SHIPPER'S CERTIFICATION BOX (31)
    When not preprinted the signature of the shipper or his agent (printed, signed or stamped), shall be inserted.

    23. CARRIER'S EXECUTION BOX
    23.1 Executed On (Date) (32A)
    The date of execution of the AWB shall be inserted in the sequence of day, month and year.  The month shall be expressed alphabetically, either abbreviated or in full.

    23.2 At (Place) (32B)
    The name of the place of execution (airport or city) of the AWB shall be inserted.

    23.3 Signature of the Issuing Carrier or its Agent (32C)
    The signature of the issuing carrier or its agent shall be inserted.

    24. FOR CARRIER'S USE ONLY AT DESTINATION (33)
    This box shall not be completed.

    25. COLLECT CHARGES IN DESTINATION CURRENCY - FOR CARRIER USE ONLY (33A) to (33D)
    The last carrier may complete the Original 2 (for Consignee) as follows:
    25.1 Currency Conversion Rate (33A)
    The destination currency code followed by the conversion rate shall be inserted.

    25.2 Collect Charges in Destination Currency (33B)
    The amount shown in the "Total Collect" box (30B) shall be inserted after conversion in the destination currency at the currency conversion rate shown in box (33A).

    25.3 Charges at Destination (33C)
    Charges levied at destination accruing to the last carrier shall be inserted in destination currency.

    25.4 Total Collect Charges (33D)
    The sum of boxes (33B) and (33C) shall be inserted.

    26. OPTIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION (34A) to (34C)
    The shipper or its agent may enter the appropriate optional shipping information as agreed upon with the issuing carrier.  Shading of these boxes will indicate non-use.
    26.1 Reference Number (34A)
    When this box is unshaded, a reference number may be inserted as per shipper/agent/issuing carrier agreement.

    26.2 Untitled Box (34B)
    This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

    26.3 Untitled Box (34C)
    This box shall not be completed unless used by the issuing carrier at its option.

    27. BAR CODED AIR WAYBILL NUMBER (99)
    These areas shall not be completed unless used to include a bar coded Air Waybill number in accordance with IATA Recommended Practice 1600t.

    28. NEUTRAL AIR WAYBILL
    Any alteration to the airline code number, Air Waybill number , Airline name or head office address shall automatically render such neutral Air Waybill null and void.

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