How interstate household-goods estimates work
For qualifying interstate non-binding estimates, federal rules may limit what can be collected at delivery to 110% of the estimate, with additional-service and impracticable-operation charges treated separately.
The 110% provision, scoped
Under the federal 110% rule that generally applies to qualifying interstate non-binding estimates, the base amount collectible at delivery may be limited to 110% of the estimate, subject to applicable additional-service, impracticable-operation and other qualifying charges.
Do not read that sentence as “your final bill cannot exceed $X.” IMMERVEIL is not a law firm, a government agency, a regulator, or an official FMCSA service. Rules can change. Verify with FMCSA and the carrier.
What happens to the rest of the bill
Collection at delivery and the final bill are two different events. For a qualifying interstate non-binding estimate, the carrier generally must deliver on payment of 110% of the estimate plus charges for services you requested after the contract and any impracticable-operation charges, which are themselves limited at delivery to 15% of the other charges then due. For a binding estimate, the delivery figure is 100% of the estimate plus those same additions.
Whatever remains is not waived. FMCSA’s consumer handbook describes the carrier billing the balance after delivery, with at least 30 days to pay. Quote Check prints the delivery arithmetic on the amount you type; it does not predict the later invoice, because that depends on actual weight, the tariff, and the services on the bill of lading.
Interstate versus in-state
A shipment that never leaves a state is generally outside this federal estimate regime. State law then controls. This site does not apply state tariffs.