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ASSESSED WEIGHT [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Postage
DEF

The greater of the actual weight and the volume divided by the volumetric weight factor.

OBS

The assessed weight is calculated for each piece of mail and is used to determine the postage.

OBS

assessed weight: term used at Canada Post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Affranchissement du courrier
DEF

Poids le plus élevé des deux suivants : le poids réel ou le volume divisé par le facteur de poids volumétrique.

OBS

Le poids établi est calculé pour chaque article et sert à déterminer le tarif d'affranchissement.

OBS

poids établi : terme en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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