RULE: 2.8 - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS IN SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION Eff: 14APR2017

Effective 14APR2017
Filed 14APR2017
Filing Codes C

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.
     
{C}  
     
a. Trade names are NOT acceptable commodity descriptions.  Shippers
   are required to declare their commodities by their generally
   accepted generic or common name.
     
b. Carrier will assess B/L Handling & Processing Fees in accordance
   with the Sub-Rules to this Rule posted in each Tariff Rate Section. 

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