Logistics & shipping
Gross weight
The total weight of goods including packaging, pallets and containers.Gross weight is declared on customs and transport documents and is used for freight charges, container loading limits and, for some goods, specific duty calculation. It equals the net weight of the goods plus the tare weight of all packing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between gross and net weight?
- Gross weight includes packaging and containers; net weight is the goods alone, without any packing.
- Why is gross weight declared to customs?
- It supports freight calculation, transport limits, and specific-rate duties charged per kilogram of gross weight.