RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 31JAN2007
| Effective | 31JAN2007 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 31JAN2007 |
| 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.
{C}
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 under the Carrier's Open Marine Policy, subject
to all its restrictions, limitations and exclusions upon
Shipper's payment of the insurance charge named in
paragraph b. herein. When no insurance charge is named
herein insurance will be provided upon Shipper's payment
of the applicable insurance premium. Current premiums
for insurance coverage will be furnished upon request.
b. INSURANCE CHARGES: The following are the currently
effective insurance charges for insurance coverage
under Carrier's Policy:
{A} EFFECTIVE 2 March 2007
1. FROM/THRU: Miami, Florida
DESTINATION I TYPE OF I INSURANCE I MIN. CHARGE
TO Ports & I INSURANCE I CHARGE I PER
Points In I I I SHIPMENT
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Costa I I US$ 1.00 I
Rica I "All Risk" I per CWT I US$ 75.00
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c. 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.
d. 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.
