Tariff 640 – Federal Government Household Goods

This overview outlines the rules, rates, and service standards for transporting federal government household goods within North America under Atlas Canada’s Tariff No. 640.

Purpose:
Ensure consistent pricing, protections, and service quality for federal government household goods shipments.

Key Areas:

1. Basis of Payment (BOP):

   • Covers invoicing, minimum charges, schedules, and applicable adjustments.

2. Packing & Unpacking:

   • Standardized rates and conditions for packing, unpacking, and related services.

3. Replacement Cost Protection (RCP):

   • Guidelines for coverage and valuation of household goods during transport.

4. Storage Services:

   • Includes Storage-in-Transit (SIT), Storage-in-View (SIV), warehouse handling, and long-term storage.

   • Northern rate applications are considered where applicable.

5. Transportation:

   • Local cartage, long-haul transportation, fuel surcharges, and cross-border moves (Canada/U.S.).

6. Additional Charges:

   • Fees for automobiles, shuttle services, rush moves, rigging, appliance servicing, third-party services, ferriage, and customs-related handling.

Key Takeaway:
Tariff 640 provides a comprehensive framework for pricing, protection, and service expectations, ensuring smooth, standardized moves for federal government household goods across Canada and the U.S.