RULE: 2.8 - DOCF - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION - LCL/vFCL Eff: 18JAN2017
| Effective | 18JAN2017 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 18JAN2017 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Control No. 17-00352
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. EXPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES:
Description of commodities shall be uniform on all
copies of the B/L and MUST be in conformity with a
validated U.S. Export Declaration and Consular
Documents covering the shipment. The Carrier shall
verify the B/L description with the validated U.S.
Export Declaration to insure accuracy. Amendments or
corrections in the commodity description will be
accepted ONLY if validated by U.S.Customs and in
conformity will all other shipping documents. If
shipments are NOT covered by a Shipper's Export
Declaration (SED), 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 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 in individual TLIs (Web Rate Pages),
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:
1. When Correction or Amendment is requested by Shipper or their
authorized agent in the U.S. the B/L CORR/AMEND FEE will be:
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. CHINA SHIPPING:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU Iberia Destination Port PODs FROM/THRU
POL Ports in the United States when through transportation service
is provided by underlying Carrier CHINA SHIPPING (See Rule 2.4.i.)
the additional B/L Processing Fee shall be:
$ 25.00 per shipment (per B/L)
2. CMA CGM:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU Iberia Destination Port PODs FROM/THRU
POL Ports 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)
3. COSCO:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU POD CONT/BALT Destination Port PODs or
Iberia Destination Port PODs, FROM/THRU POL Ports in the United
States when through transportation service is provided by
underlying Carrier COSCO (See Rule 2.4.i.) the additional B/L
Processing Fee shall be:
USD 50.00 per shipment (per B/L)
4. HANJIN:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU Iberia Destination Port PODs, FROM/THRU
POL Ports in the United States when through transportation service
is provided by underlying Carrier HANJIN (See Rule 2.4.i.) the
additional B/L Processing Fee shall be:
USD 50.00 per shipment (per B/L)
5. MITSUI O.S.K.:
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU CONT/BALT Destination Port PODs, FROM/THRU
POL Ports in the United States when through transportation service
is provided by underlying Carrier MITSUI O.S.K. (See Rule 2.4.i.)
the additional B/L Processing Fee shall be:
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6. UNITED ARAB SHIPPING COMPANY:
{IA} EFFECTIVE 17 February 2017
On FCL Shipments TO/THRU CONT/BALT Destination Port PODs, FROM/THRU
POL Ports 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 50.00 per shipment (per B/L)
