RULE: 2.8 - B/L & DOCF - COMMODITY DESCRIPTION & DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS Eff: 14APR2024
| Effective | 14APR2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 15MAR2024 |
| Filing Codes | CA |
Control No. 24-01252
Except as otherwise provided on individual Web Rate Pages, 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, comply, when required, with U.S Customs AMS, AES
and/or ISF (10+2) requirements, and MUST at a minimum comply with the
provisions below. In all instances Shipper, Consignee and their Agent
shall hold Carrier harmless from, and will be jointly and severally liable
for, all fines or penalties assessed by the Customs Agency of any
government for errors, omissions, mis-declarations or inaccuracies in any
shipping document or filing whether intentional or not.
a. SHIPMENTS EXPORTED 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, U.S. Customs Automated Export
Systems (AES) filing (see Rule 2.8C), and/or Consular Documents
covering the shipment. 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
validated by U.S. Customs and only when such changes are in conformity
will all other shipping documents.
b. SHIPMENTS IMPORTED 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) filings
(see Rule 2.8A), ISF (Import Security Filing) (see Rule 2.8F), 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,
ISF Filing, Customs Entry, Consular Documents and other shipping
documents.
c. Trade or commercial 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 used to
rate or assess additional charges 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/or
e. DOCUMENTATION-B/L PROCESSING FEE (DOCF): Carrier will assess the
documentation processing fee named below, for handling, processing and
disposing B/Ls and other documentation issued to cover shipments
moving under the Rules, Charges and Rates named in this Tariff, which
charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges.
APPLICABLE ON SHIPMENTS FROM/TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS:
1. B/L Preparation/Processing Fee: USD 75.00 per B/L
2. 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 100.00 per B/L
2. On FCL Shipments: USD 100.00 per B/L
3. COURIER SERVICES: Upon request, or when required, Carrier will
forward B/Ls and/or cargo documentation via a messanger service at
charge of: USD100.00 per Service provided.
4. Dock Receipts Preparation: USD 3.00 Per each Dock Receipt created
5. When Carrier is requested or required to forward original or copies
of a B/L Carrier will assess a charge of: USD75.00 per B/L.
6. Hazardous Cargo Documentation preparation (IMO):
USD 85.00 per Vehicle.
7. NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS: When Carrier is requested or required to
Notarize Documents related to Cargo Shipments Carrier will assess a
DOCUMENTATION NOTARIZATION FEE USD30.00
8. SED (Shipper's Export Declaration) Preparation and Processing Fee:
USD 50.00 each
9. U.S. Customs Validation Service Fee: USD 175.00 per Validation
f. FCL PASS-THRU DOCUMENTATION CHARGES:
Except as otherwise provided on an individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs) in
this Tariff, when an underlying VOCC assesses the DOCF charges listed
below, Malvar will pass thru such DOCF charges for payment to the
Shipper, Consignee or other party responsible for the payment of freight
and charges. Carrier will pass thru such charge, at cost, without markup
and without absorbing any portion of such charge. Charges that are passed
through for payment will be indicated clearly on Malvar's rated B/Ls
and/or Freight Invoices as a separate line item. It is understood that by
booking Cargo with Malvar, Shipper agrees to the payment of the DOCF
charges named below in addition to Malvar's charges for freight and
additional Tariff charges, and which charge shall be in addition to all
other applicable freight and charges.
APPLICABLE UNDERLYING VOCC DOCF CHARGE(S) THAT WILL BE PASSED THROUGH AS
SPECIFED IN THE VOCC'S FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATED TARIFF
OR SERVICE CONTRACT (SBJ to Note A below):
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Crowley Caribbean Services LLC (Alpha Code CWLQ)
Late Documentation Fee
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NOTE A: The Charge(s) named herein will ONLY be passed through to
the party responsible for the payment of freight and charges when,
and ONLY when, such charge is assessed to Malvar.
