RULE: 2.8 - COMMODITY DESCRIPTION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Eff: 24JUL2010
| Effective | 24JUL2010 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 24JUL2010 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Control No. 10-105000
Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (Rate Items), 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.
{CE} EXPIRES with 22 August 2010
On shipments TO/THRU Ports in the United States:
US$ 35.00 per B/L
{A} EFFECTIVE 23 August 2010
On Shipments FROM/TO/THRU Ports in the United States:
US$ 50.00 per B/L
