RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 12MAY2009
| Effective | 12MAY2009 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 12MAY2009 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Rates and charges named in this Tariff do NOT include
marine or any other insurance maintained for the benefit of
the cargo, NOR do they include any Consular or Customs
Duties, Fees or Clearance Charges.
a. Shippers desiring Carrier to arrange insurance coverage
for cargo value in excess of Carrier's stated liability
(See Rules 8 and 12) MUST notify Carrier, in writing, of
the amount and type of insurance coverage desired and
requested, PRIOR to commencement of transportation service.
Insurance coverage will then be arranged and affected
under the Carrier's existing Insurance facilities, SBJ to
all its restrictions, limitations and exclusions, upon
payment of the applicable insurance premium. All insurance
premiums are for the account of the cargo. Current
premiums for insurance coverage will be furnished upon
request.
b. The Shipper and Consignee shall be and will remain
severally and jointly liable for all Customs duties or fees
and/or Customs clearance charges assessed upon arrival of
cargo at destination. Cargo which cannot be cleared
through Customs for any reason whatsoever will be stored
and/or warehoused by Carrier at the risk and expense of the
cargo, returned to origin upon Shipper's instructions, OR,
turned over to Customs authorities without any further
responsibility or liability on the part of Carrier.
c. Any damage, deterioration or loss of cargo, and any fine
imposed by Customs or other legal authorities at
destination, as the result of Shipper's, Consignee's or
their authorized agent's failure to comply with Customs or
Consular regulations, or for any errors or omissions in
Shipper supplied documentation or shipping
information/instructions, shall be for the account of the
cargo.
