RULE: 2.8 - DOCF - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS, DOCUMENTATION & CHARGES Eff: 29AUG2024
| Effective | 29AUG2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 30JUL2024 |
| Filing Codes | CA |
Control No. 24-03560
Except as otherwise provided in individual NRAs, or on an individual Web
Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by 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 or HTS 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 as provided in an NRA or on a Web
Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by 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.
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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 any NRA or Rate
Tariff governed by this Tariff:
B/L DOCFis: USD 85.00 per B/L
