[Title 41 CFR 302-7.12]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - July 1, 2002 Edition]
[Title 41 - PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT]
[Subtitle F - Federal Travel Regulation System]
[Chapter 302 - RELOCATION ALLOWANCES]
[Subchapter D - TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY]
[Part 302 - 7--TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT (PBP&E)]
[Subpart A - General Rules]
[Sec. 302-7.12 - What are the various methods of shipping HHG and how is the weight determined for each type of shipment?]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
41PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT42002-07-012002-07-01falseWhat are the various methods of shipping HHG and how is the weight determined for each type of shipment?302-7.12Sec. 302-7.12PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENTFederal Travel Regulation SystemRELOCATION ALLOWANCESTRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY7--TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT (PBP&E)General Rules
Sec. 302-7.12 What are the various methods of shipping HHG and how is the weight determined for each type of shipment?
HHG should be shipped by the most economical method available. The
various methods of shipment and weight calculations include the
following:
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Method of shipment How weight of shipment is determined
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(a) Uncrated (shipped in HHG The net weight will be shown on the
movers van or similar conveyance). bill of lading or weight
certificate attached and includes
the weight of barrels, boxes,
cartons, and similar material used
in packing, but does not include
pads, chains, dollies and other
equipment to load and secure the
shipment.
(b) Crated shipments.............. When crated the net weight will not
include the weight of the crating
material. The net weight will be
computed as being 60 percent of the
gross weight. However, if the net
weight computed in this manner
exceeds the applicable weight
limitation and if it is determined
that, for reasons beyond the
employee's control, unusually heavy
crating and packing materials were
necessarily used, the net weight
may be computed at less than 60
percent of the gross weight.
(c) Containerized shipments When the known tare weight does not
(Special containers designed, include the weight of interior
e.g., lift vans, CONEX bracing and padding materials but
transporters, HHG shipping boxes, only the weight of the container,
for repeated use). the net weight will be 85 percent
of the gross weight less the weight
of the container. If the known tare
weight includes such material, so
that the net weight is the same as
it would be for uncrated shipments
in interstate commerce, the net
weight will not be subject to
reduction.
(d) Constructive weight........... If adequate scales are not available
at origin, en route or at
destination, a constructive weight
based on 7 pounds per cubic foot of
properly loaded van space may be
used. Such weight may be used for a
part-load when its weight could not
be obtained, without first
unloading it or other part-loads
being carried in the same vehicle
or when the HHG are not weighed
because the carrier's charges for
local or metropolitan area moves
are properly computed on the basis
other than weight or volume of the
shipment (as when payment is based
on an hourly rate and distance
involved). In such instances a
statement from the carrier showing
the properly loaded van space
required for the shipment should be
obtained with respect to proof of
entitlement to a commuted rate
payment when net weight cannot be
shown.
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