RULE: 2.8 - DOCF - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS & DOCUMENTATION PROVISIONS Eff: 15OCT2014
| Effective | 15OCT2014 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 15OCT2014 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (Rate
Items), 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, EEI
(Electronic Export Information) filings to the U.S. Customs
Automated Export Systems (AES), and/or Consular Documents
covering the shipment. The Carrier may verify the B/L
description with any of the above shipping documents or
information 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, as permitted by Export Control Regulations,
Shippers MUST insert the applicable commodity Schedule B
number in the Line Copy of the B/L.
b. IMPORT INTO THE UNITED STATES: Description of commodities
shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L and MUST be in
conformity with Customs Declaration, AMS (Automated Manifest
System) filing (see Rule 2.8A), Customs Entry and Consular
Documents. The Carrier may verify the B/L description with
other shipping documents or information to insure accuracy.
Amendments or corrections in the commodity description will be
accepted ONLY if supported by U.S. Customs Declaration, AMS
Filing, Customs Entry, Consular Documents and other shipping
documents.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. DOCF: At the specific request of Shipper or his agent, Carrier
will prepare, complete and/or process the B/L or other required
documentation (including the Shipping Permits named in
paragraph f. below) in accordance with Shipper's instructions.
The fees for the preparation, completion or processing of the
documents specified will as be:
$ 50.00 per B/L (See Exceptions)
EXCEPTIONS:
NONE Currently In Effect
f. All cargo exported from the Dominican Republic MUST be
accompanied by a Shipping Permit. Carrier will prepare
and process such Shipping Permits at the request of the
Shipper SBJ to the conditions named below and the
charges named in paragraph e. above.
i. Shipping Permit Forms may be obtained from the local
office of the Carrier in the Dominican Republic;
ii. Any cargo to be exported from the Dominican Republic
which is tendered without the necessary Shipping
Permit, or not in accordance with a valid Shipping
Permit, will be refused or, upon approval of the
Carrier, held at Carrier's Terminal until the
necessary documentation can be provided or prepared.
iii. To permit the Carrier to prepare and process a
Shipping Permit when requested, the Shipper MUST
furnish the following information: 1) date when
shipment will be ready for export; 2) port of
destination; 3) number and kind of packages; 4) name
of commodity; 5) total gross weight and total cubic
measurement of shipment. Individual pieces and
packages weighing in excess of 5000 pounds each MUST
be declared separately. Separate application MUST
also be filed for cargo requiring refrigeration
service or for cargo requiring on-deck stowage.
