RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE & CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES & FEES (SERVICE CHARGE) Eff: 23FEB2015

Effective 23FEB2015
Filed 23FEB2015
Filing Codes IC

Except as otherwise provided, rates and charges named in this Tariff do
NOT include marine or any other cargo insurance maintained for the
benefit of the cargo, NOR do they include any Consular or Customs
Duties, Fees or Clearance Charges.
    
1. CONSULAR AND/OR CUSTOMS DUTIES & FEES:
   
  a. The Shipper, Consignee, or their authorized Agent shall be and
     will remain severally and jointly liable for all Consular and/or
     Customs Duties and/or Fees, along with all Customs Clearance
     Charges assessed upon the arrival of the cargo at destination or
     POD.  Cargo which cannot be cleared through Customs for any reason
     whatsoever, will be stored and/or warehoused by the Carrier at
     the risk and expense of the cargo, OR, returned to origin upon
     Shipper's instructions, OR, turned over to Customs Authorities
     without any further responsibility or liability on the part of
     the Carrier.
   
  b. Any damage, deterioration or loss of cargo, and any fine imposed
     by Customs Authorities or other legal authorities at destination,
     as a result of Shipper's, Consignee's or their authorized Agent's
     failure to comply with Customs or Consular regulations or
     requirements, or as a result of any errors or omissions in
     documentation or shipping information/instructions supplied to
     Carrier, shall be for the account of the cargo.
    
2. MARINE CARGO INSURANCE: Unless Shipper, Consignee or their
   authorized Agent specifically indicates in writing (or verbally
   followed by a confirmation in writing) that cargo insurance on a
   shipment is desired or required, no cargo insurance of any type
   will be provided on any shipment moving on the terms, conditions
   and rates named in this Tariff and in the Carrier's B/L.
   
  a. INSURANCE ARRANGED BY CARRIER: When specifically requested in
     writing, Carrier will make every reasonable effort to obtain
     Marine, Theft or other Insurance upon the cargo.  Instructions to
     insure Cargo MUST be made sufficiently in advance of shipment to
     permit Carrier to obtain or arrange for insurance before cargo
     is ready to commence transportation service from Origin.
     Additionally, Shipper MUST indicate in their request to insure
     the type and amount of insurance to be placed.  Carrier does not,
     indeed cannot, guarantee insurance of the type and in the amount
     requested will be obtained.  Carrier shall be free to utilize one
     or more insurance companies to provide the specific type and
     amount of insurance desired.  Any Carrier obtained insurance
     shall be strictly governed by the insurance certificate or policy
     terms and conditions issued by the insurer; will be effective ONLY
     when accepted by the insurance company or their underwriters; and
     will be effective ONLY upon Shipper;s written agreement to the
     terms, conditions and charges for such insurance.
   
  b. Shipper, Consignee and/or their agent shall be jointly and
     severally responsible for the payment of any and all insurance
     premiums due for insurance coverage placed.  Carrier shall provide
     Shipper with a separate quotation for, and will indicate as a
     separate line item on its invoice, insurance premiums and charges.
     Additionally Carrier will assess an insurance arrangement/handling
     fee equal to 20% (twenty percent) of the total insurance premium
     and charges.
    
  c. If for any reason whatsoever, insurer disputes its liability for
     any portion of a claim for damage, theft or other reason, the
     Shipper's only recourse shall be against the insurer.  Carrier
     does not undertake, nor will it accept, any responsibility or
     liability for any damage claims above and beyond its liability
     shown in Rule 8 (B/L Terms and Conditions), notwithstanding if the
     premium on the insurance is paid directly by the Carrier, nor if
     the insurance policy is issued in Carrier's name.
   
  d. Insurance coverage will not apply on cargo held at a warehouse,
     terminal, container yard or other location, unless Carrier's
     written instructions to obtain insurance, includes insurance
     coverage in such situations.
   
3. INSURANCE ARRANGED BY SHIPPER: If Shipper arranges insurance
   coverage under a policy or certificate obtained directly by Shipper,
   Carrier will request copies of such insurance policy(s) to ensure
   the kind and amount of insurance covered under the policy is
   sufficient to cover the cargo during through transportation.  If
   for any reason whatsoever, insurer disputes its liability for any
   portion of a claim for damage, theft or other reason, the Shipper's
   only recourse shall be against the insurer.  Carrier does not
   undertake, nor will it accept, any responsibility or liability for
   any damage claims above and beyond its liability shown in Rule 8
   (B/L Terms and Conditions).
   
4. NO CARGO INSURANCE ARRANGED OR PROVIDED:  If a Shipper elects not to
   secure any cargo insurance on the shipment, the Shipper does so at
   its own risk.  Carrier does not undertake, nor will it accept, any
   responsibility or liability for any damage claims above and beyond
   its liability shown in Rule 8 (B/L Terms and Conditions).

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