RULE: 25 - CERTIFICATION OF SHIPPER STATUS IN FOREIGN COMMERCE Eff: 06JUN2001

Effective 06JUN2001
Filed 06JUN2001
Filing Codes I

a. Every Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) MUST
   clearly state its status as an NVOCC when cargo is
   booked with, or tendered to, the Carrier for
   transportation service.
   
b. If the Shipper tendering the cargo identifies itself as
   an NVOCC, the Carrier shall obtain documentation that
   the NVOCC has filed a Tariff in compliance with FMC
   regulations and maintains an effective Ocean
   Transportation Intermediary NVOCC Bond as required by
   the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, before the Carrier
   accepts or transports cargo for the account of such
   NVOCC.  A copy of the Tariff Rule (required by 46 CFR
   520.11) published by the NVOCC which demonstrates that a
   Tariff and Bond are in effect (including printed copies
   of a download internet Tariff Screen Display) will be
   accepted by the Carrier as documenting the NVOCC's
   compliance with the Tariff and Bonding Requirements of
   the Shipping Act.
    
c. When a Shippers' Association tenders or books cargo with
   the Carrier, it MUST clearly state whether or not the
   member for which it is booking or tendering cargo is an
   NVOCC.  If the member for whom transportation service is
   to be provided is an NVOCC the provisions of paragraph
   b. above will apply.

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