RULE: 2.8C - AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM FILINGS & CHARGES (AES) Eff: 03FEB2010

Effective 03FEB2010
Filed 03FEB2010
Filing Codes IC

Control No. 10-01083
    
a. In order to permit Carrier to minimize the cost of
   documentation preparation and filing, Shipper, his
   Agent and/or Forwarder must furnish the Carrier all
   shipment information specified in Rule 2.8.  Additionally
   if Shipper choses to file a required SED (Shipper Export
   Declaration) electronically through the U.S. Customs'
   Service AES (Automated Export System), Shipper must
   provide Carrier an AES unique shipment identifier and
   the appropriate clause, or other legitimate SED
   exemption clause, prior to commencement of transportation
   service.
   
b. If Shipper, his Agent and/or Forwarder does NOT furnish
   proof of AES filing as specified in paragraph a. above,
   Carrier will submit the SED electronically through the
   AES in accordance with all applicable U.S. Customs'
   regulations.  When Carrier files an SED electronically
   through AES, Carrier will assess the AES filing charge
   named below, which charge shall be in addition to all
   other applicable charges.
   
 1. On Shipments FROM/THRU Ports and Points in Puerto Rico
                 TO/THRU Ports and Points in The Bahamas
{A}  EFFECTIVE 5 March 2010
       the AES Filing Fee will be . . . . US$ 25.00 per Filing
   
c. The Shipper, his Agent and/or Forwarder shall be and
   will remain jointly and severally liable for, and shall
   indemnify and hold the Carrier harmless from, any loss,
   damage, delay, expense or liability incurred by, or
   levied upon, the Carrier or the Cargo by reason of
   non-compliance with U.S. Customs or other Export
   Regulations which result from, the late presentation of,
   or false, inaccurate, incomplete or erroneous data
   contained in, the Shipper's Export Declaration.  All
   such fines, penalties or levies incurred by the Carrier
   shall in all cases be immediately reimbursed.

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