RULE: 2.8 - DOCF - COMMODITY DESCRIP. & DOC/PREP HANDLING CHARGES - B/L Eff: 22DEC2024
| Effective | 22DEC2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 21NOV2024 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Control No. 24-05470
Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (Rate
Items) or in paragraph e., Shipper MUST furnish, or arrange
for the preparation of, all documentation and information
required to export cargo from country of origin, to import
cargo into country of destination, and to transport cargo
through other countries between origin and destination. In
addition to all documentation, Shipper MUST describe cargo
in sufficient detail to permit Carrier to rate cargo, and
MUST at a minimum comply with the following:
a. EXPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES: Description of
commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L
and MUST be in conformity with a validated U.S. Export
Declaration and Consular Documents covering the
shipment. The Carrier shall verify the B/L description
with the validated U.S. Export Declaration to insure
accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the commodity
description will be accepted ONLY if validated by
U.S.Customs and in conformity will all other shipping
documents. If shipments are NOT covered by a Shipper's
Export Declaration, as permitted by Export Control
Regulations, Shippers MUST insert the applicable
commodity Schedule B number in the Line Copy of the B/L.
b. IMPORT INTO THE UNITED STATES: Description of
commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L
and MUST be in conformity with Customs Declaration or
Customs Entry and Consular Documents. The Carrier shall
verify the B/L description with other shipping documents
to insure accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the
commodity description will be accepted ONLY if supported
by U.S. Customs Declaration, Customs Entry, Consular
Documents and other shipping documents.
c. Trade names are NOT acceptable commodity descriptions.
Shippers are required to declare their commodities by
their generally accepted generic or common name.
d. Unless otherwise specified, the value of cargo, which is
to be rated in accordance with a specific value-scale
provided in this Tariff, will be determined on the basis
of the value and net weight as declared in a validated
U.S. Export Declaration, Customs Declaration, Customs
Entry and/or Consular Documents. Where there is a
discrepancy between such documents, the highest
declaration shall be used to calculate freight and
additional charges.
e. Carrier will assess the Bill of Lading Processing Fee
named below, for handling, processing and forwarding
B/Ls issued to cover shipments moving under the Rules,
Charges and Rates named in this Tariff:
USD 0.00 per shipment (per B/L) - See Exceptions
EXCEPTIONS - On shipments To Ports and Points In:
NONE Currently In Effect
f. At the specific request of Shipper or his agent, Carrier
will provide additional copies of the B/L and/or
prepare, complete or process Export Declarations
for U.S. Customs or prepare and process Export
Declaration Data for the U.S. Bureau of Census, Bank
Documents, Letters of Credit, Insurance Certificates or other
Export Documentation and dispose of such documents in
accordance with Shipper's instructions. The fees for the
preparation, completion or processing of the documents listed
below will be as follows:
1. Providing additional copies of the B/L and/or
Preparing and processing basic Export Documentation
necessary to export cargo from the country of origin
or to import cargo into country of destination other
than the documentation and services described in
paragraphs f.2 thru f.10. below:
USD 0.00 per shipment (per B/L) - See Exceptions
EXCEPTIONS - On shipments To Ports and Points In:
1. Shipments SBJ to the Minimum Charge
provisions named in Rule 6 to All
Ports and Points: . . . . No Charge
2. Preparing and processing Bank Drafts and/or other Bank
Documents:
1. The first Bank Draft: USD 20.00 each
2. The second and each additional Bank Draft: USD 30.00 each
3. Handling Shipper's Letters of Credit: USD 35.00 each
4. Completing Shipper's Commercial Invoice: USD 10.00 each
3. Preparation of Shipper's Insurance Certificates: USD 10.00 each.
4. Preparation of Certificate of Origin: USD 5.00 each.
5. Consular Blanks and Fees on shipments destined to
Ports and Points in Panama: USD 20.00 each.
6. CORRECTIONS:
Making Corrections and Changes to a Bill of Lading at
Shipper's request (including changes to name of paying
party) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USD 10.00
7. Providing Proof of Delivery at Shipper's or
Consignee's Request: USD 10.00 each
8. IN-BOND SHIPMENTS:
Service Charge for Handling "In-Bond" shipments
containing any In-Bond cargo which documents must be
validated at the Port of Exit:
1. On LCL Shipments: USD 20.00 per B/L
2. On FCL Shipments: USD 25.00 per B/L
9. Preparation and Processing of CARICOM Invoices: USD 15.00 each
10. U.S. Customs Vehicle Validation Service Fee
On Shipments FROM/THRU So.FL Origin Ports:
. . . USD 125.00 per Validation
{CA}
11. EEI (SED) PREP: Preparation and Processing of EEI (Electronic Export
Information). . USD 40.00 each, EAN;
12. NORTHEAST MANIFEST PREPARATION FEE: Cargo that originates in the
United States, which arrives at Caribtrans' Miami Florida terminal in
a motor carrier trailer, which is to be transported by Carrier to a
foreign destination served by the Carrier without a completed Shipper
prepared cargo manifest (unless such cargo manifest has been received
prior to cargo arrival) will be assessed the MANIFEST PREP FEE
named below, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable
charges. Carrier will assess this charge only once per Shipper for
all cargo arriving in a single trailer at its Miami Terminal
regardless of the total number of a Shipper's individual shipments
included in such trailerload without accompanying cargo manifest(s).
Carrier will invoice this charge on a separate invoice to Shipper,
regardless of whether a particular shipment is prepaid or collect.
Carrier will not include this charge in a rated B/L or freight
invoice.
MANIFEST PREP FEE: USD50.00 per Shipper who fails to provide a
completed manifest(s) for all shipments arriving in a single
trailerload
g. HAZARDOUS CARGO DOCUMENTATION CHARGES (HAZ DOCF): Carrier will
assess the Hazaradous Cargo Documentation Charges named below, for
preparing, handling, processing and/or forwarding all Documentation
required by any governmental, Port or Customs agency when Hazardous
Cargo as defined in Rule 16 is included in any shipment moving on
the Rates and Provisions named in this Tariff Rate Section.
1. On Any LCL, LS, FCL shipment containing Hazardous Cargo the
HAZ DOCF will be:
USD 90.00 per B/L for the first (or only) Hazardous UN#
applicable to any Hazardous cargo included in the shipment,
PLUS USD 20.00 for each additional Hazardous UN# applicable
to additional Hazaradous cargo included in the shipment.
2. On Any shipment of Vehicle(s) containing Hazardous Cargo the
HAZ DOCF will be:
USD 90.00 per Vehicle for the first (or only) Hazardous UN#
applicable to any vehicle in the shipment, PLUS USD 20.00
for each additional Hazardous UN# applicable to any Vehicle
included in the shipment.
