Alternative Tariff

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Alternative Tariff

In international commerce, a tariff that charges two or more rates for the same goods going to and from the same places. A rational shipper seeks to pay the lowest alternative tariff possible.
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Between June 2014 and September 2015 they sent out 1.15 million statements to customers containing incorrect information about cheaper alternative tariffs.
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"Shopping around for a good energy deal can provide households with access to many lesser-known, alternative tariffs, such as small scale providers like Utility Point, Together Energy, Avro and Bulb.
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Insurers are looking for alternative tariffs, and rates based on individual data may make it tougher for consumers to compare prices.
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