RULE: 2.8 - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION Eff: 20JUL2019
| Effective | 20JUL2019 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 20JUL2019 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Except as otherwise provided in individual NRAs, or on individual Web
Rate Pages in this Tariff, 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, EEI
(Electronic Export Information) filings to the U.S. Customs
Automated Export Systems (AES), and/or Consular Documents
covering the shipment. The Carrier may verify the B/L
description with any of the above shipping documents or
information 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, AMS (Automated Manifest
System) filing (see Rule 2.8A), Customs Entry and Consular
Documents. The Carrier may verify the B/L description with
other shipping documents or information to insure accuracy.
Amendments or corrections in the commodity description will be
accepted ONLY if supported by U.S. Customs Declaration, AMS
Filing, 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.
Hazardous or Dangerous Commodities MUST be declared and
described by their proper IMCO/DOT shipping name, and
Class, Division and Indentification Number.
d. Unless otherwise specified, the value of cargo, which is to be
rated in accordance with a specific value-scale provided in an
NRA or on a Web Rate Page 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.
d. Carrier will assess the B/L Processing Fee (DOCF) named below, for
handling, processing and forwarding B/Ls and Shipping Documents
issued to cover shipments moving under the Rules, Charges and Rates
named in a governed NRA (unless specific reference is made that
such charge does NOT applY) or in any web rate page named in
this Tariff:
1. On Shipments FROM/THRU; Ports in Bangladesh, Brunei,
Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma),
Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
A. TO: Carrier's nominated Container Freight Stations in:
the NY Destination Group
The DOCF will be: USD 30.00 per shipment (per B/L)
2. On Shipments FROM/THRU: Ports in Albania, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Isle
of Man, Monaco, Republic of Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Ukraine
A. TO: Carrier's nominated Container Freight Stations in:
the NY Destination Group
The DOCF will be: USD 55.00 per shipment (per B/L)
B. TO: Carrier's nominated Container Freight Stations in:
Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Miami, FL; Norfolk,
VA; and Savannah, GA
The DOCF will be: USD 75.00 per shipment (per B/L)
