RULE: 2.8 - DOCs - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS & DOCUMENTATION - LCL/vFCL Eff: 22FEB2017
| Effective | 22FEB2017 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 22FEB2017 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Control No. 17-00348
Except as otherwise provided on individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs),
Shipper MUST furnish, or arrange for the preparation of, all
documentation and information required to export cargo from
country of origin, to import cargo into country of destination,
and to transport cargo through other countries between origin and
destination. In addition to all documentation, Shipper MUST
describe cargo in sufficient detail to permit Carrier to rate
cargo, and MUST at a minimum comply with the following:
a. SHIPMENTS EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES: Description of
commodities shall be in general agreement on all copies of the B/L
and other Shipping Documents and MUST NOT be in conflict with
U.S. Export Declarations (AES, ISF and/or SED) or Consular Documents
covering the shipment. The Carrier shall have the right to verify
the B/L against any validated U.S. Export Declaration to insure
accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the commodity description
will be accepted ONLY if supported by a U.S. Export Declaration. If
shipments are NOT covered by a Shipper's Export Declaration, as
permitted by Export Control Regulations, Shippers MUST insert the
applicable commodity Schedule B number in the Line Copy of the B/L.
b. Trade or Commercial Product names are NOT acceptable
commodity descriptions. Shippers are required to
declare their commodities by their generally accepted
generic or common name.
c. Unless otherwise specified, the value of cargo, which is
to be rated in accordance with a specific value-scale
provided in this Tariff, will be determined on the basis
of the value and net weight as declared in a validated
U.S. Export Declaration, Customs Declaration, Customs
Entry and/or Consular Documents. Where there is a
discrepancy between such documents, the highest
declaration shall be used to calculate freight and
additional charges.
d. When specifically provided on individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs),
all Export Shipments to the Foreign Ports and Points named
in such TLI are SBJ to the Doumentation Handling/Bill Of Lading
Processing Fee specified therein, which charges shall be in
addition to all other applicable charges named in this tariff.
e. B/L CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS:
If a correction and/or an amendment to an issued Carrier Bill of
Lading is required, or a correction and/or amendment is requested
by a Shipper, Consignee or their Agent, Carrier will make the
correction and/or amendment and will assess the Correction/Amendment
Fee named below, which charge shall be in addition to all other
applicable charges:
USD 75.00 per each Correction or Amendment made
f. ADDITIONAL B/L PROCESSING FEE:
On shipments moving via the underlying Carriers named below, Carrier
will assess the additional Bill of Lading Processing Fee specified to
cover additional Handling services, which charge shall be in addition
all other applicable charges.
1. CMA CGM:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU the POD Ports on the Islands of the
Atlantic & Indian Ocean named in Rule 1.3 FROM Ports or Points in
the United States when through transportation service is provided
by underlying Carrier CMA CGM (See Rule 2.4.i.) the additional B/L
Processing Fee shall be:
USD 60.00 per shipment (per B/L)
2. HAPAG LLOYD:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU the POD Ports on the Islands of the
Pacific Ocean nameed in Rule 1.3 FROM Ports or Points in the
United States when through transportation service is provided by
underlying Carrier Hapag Lloyd (See Rule 2.4.i.) the additional
B/L Processing Fee shall be:
{IA} EFFECTIVE 22 March 2017
USD 50.00 per shipment (per B/L)
3. MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO.:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU the POD Ports on the Islands of the
Pacific Ocean nameed in Rule 1.3 FROM Ports or Points in the
United States when through transportation service is provided by
underlying Carrier MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO. (MSC) (See Rule
2.4.i.) the additional B/L Processing Fee shall be:
USD 30.00 per shipment (per B/L)
4. UNITED ARAB SHIPPING COMPANY:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU the POD Ports on the Islands of the
Atlantic & Indian Ocean named in Rule 1.3 FROM Ports or Points in
the United States when through transportation service is provided
by underlying Carrier United Arab Shipping Company (See Rule
2.4.i.) the additional B/L Processing Fee shall be:
USD 65.00 per PC20
USD 90.00 per PC40X
