RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 29JUL2016
| Effective | 29JUL2016 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 29JUL2016 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Rates and charges named in this Tariff, in NRAs, or in Rate Tariff TLIs,
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. 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, subject all the restrictions, limitations and exclusions
specified in the Insurance Carrier obtains, upon Shipper's payment of
the applicable insurance premium. Carrier will provide a firm quote
of the current premium for the insurance coverage requested upon
request.
b. The Shipper and Consignee shall be and will remain
severally and jointly liable for all Customs duties or
fees 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 stored and/or warehoused by Carrier at the risk and
expense of the cargo, returned to origin upon Shipper's
instructions, OR, turned over to Customs authorities
without any further responsibility or liability on the
part of Carrier.
c. Any damage, 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 for any errors or omissions
in Shipper supplied documentation or shipping
information/instructions, shall be for the account of
the cargo.
