RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 23APR2025
| Effective | 23APR2025 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 24MAR2025 |
| Filing Codes | CA |
Control No. 25-01218
Rates and charges named in NRAS or on Web Rate Pages in Tariffs 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. CARGO INSURANCE: 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
applicable insurance premium. Current premiums for insurance coverage
will be furnished upon request.
b. CUSTOMS DUTIES OR TARIFFS: The Shipper and Consignee shall be, and will
remain, severally and jointly liable for all Customs duties, fees or
Tariffs 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 either stored and/or warehoused by Carrier
at the risk and expense of the cargo, OR, upon instructions from
Shipper or Consignee, will be returned to origin, OR, when no
instructions are provided, will be turned over to Customs authorities
without any further responsibility or liability on the part of Carrier.
c. INTERNATIONAL TARIFF (TAX) COORDINATION SERVICE AND FEE (ITTC): When
Shipper, Consignee, their agent or cargo Broker requests or requires
Carrier to coordinate, arrange for the payment of Tariff Taxes, or must
provide support to Cargo interest to determine, resolve or settle any
International Tariff Tax due at destination, Carrier will assess the
ITTC charge listed below, which charge shall be in addition to all
other applicable charges. Carrier will collect this fee prior to the
release of the cargo.
ITTC Charge per Shipment: 3% (three percent) of the total Tariff
Tax assessed.
d. Any storage fees, cargo damage, cargo 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 taxes, or for any errors or omissions in Shipper
supplied documentation or shipping information/instructions, shall be
for the account of the cargo.
