RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 09AUG2021
| Effective | 09AUG2021 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 09AUG2021 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Rates and charges named in this Tariff, in NRAs, or in Rate Tariff TLIs,
governed by 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
effected, subject all the restrictions, limitations and exclusions
specified in the Insurance Carrier obtains, upon Shipper's payment of
the applicable insurance premium. Carrier will provide a firm quote
of the current premium for the insurance coverage requested 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.
