RULE: 2.8 - COMMODITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION Eff: 24MAY2025

Effective 24MAY2025
Filed 24APR2025
Filing Codes ICA

Control No. 25-01761
  
Except as otherwise provided in individual NRAs, or on individual Web
Rate Pages 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 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 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.
  
e. DOCUMENTATION CHARGES: Charges listed below will be assessed on all
   shipments moving on a valid NRA or on an individual Web Rate Pages in a
   Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff, unless a different charge is
   specifically listed in a valid NRA or on an indvidual web Rate Page in a
   Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff.  In all cases the charges listed
   below shall be in addition to all other applicable charges listed on a
   valid NRA or on an individual Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed
   by this Tariff.
  
 1. Carrier will assess the Bill of Lading Processing/Handling Fee named
    below, for handling, processing and/or forwarding B/Ls issued to cover
    shipments moving under the Rules, Charges and Rates named in valid NRA
    or on an indvidual web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by this
    Tariff.
  
    On All shipments moving FROM, TO or THRU any Port and/or Point in the
    United States or any Port and/or Point in a U.S. Territory:
  
           CURRENCY   CHARGE PER EACH B/L ISSUED BY CARRIER
          --------------------------------------------------
              USD                 85.00 
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 2. IMPORTER SECURITY FILINGS (ISF)
    The ISF Security Charge listed below shall be assessed for the
    preparing, processing, filing and/or on-going monitoring of cargo data
    that is required to be provided to the U.S. Customs Service at least 24
    hours prior to cargo loading onboard a vessel at a non-U.S. Port which
    vessel will call a U.S. Port with such cargo onboard.
  
    On All shipments moving TO or THRU any Port and/or Point in the United
    States or any Port and/or Point in a U.S. Territory:
  
           CURRENCY   CHARGE PER EACH B/L ISSUED BY CARRIER
          --------------------------------------------------
              USD                 35.00 
          --------------------------------------------------
  
 3. U.S. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE (USCC)
    Carrier will assess the U.S. Customs Clearance Fee below for preparing,
    processing, filing and/or presentation of any documentation required to
    clear cargo for entry into the United States with the U.S. Customs
    Service.
  
    On All shipments moving TO or THRU any Port and/or Point in the United
    States or any Port and/or Point in a U.S. Territory:
  
           CURRENCY   CHARGE PER EACH U.S. CUSTOMS ENTRY
          --------------------------------------------------
              USD                110.00 
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 4. CUSTOMS EXAMINATIONS
    Should any Customs Service or other governmental authority order or
    require cargo to be discharged or unloaded from container for
    inspection or examination, or should any Customs Service or other
    governmental authority impound, seize or detain cargo or container for
    any reason, all charges and expenses, including any applicable
    demurrage, detention or per diem charges, will be for the account of
    the cargo.  Carrier assumes no risk or liability for the actions or
    omissions of such Customs Services, governmental authorities or their
    agents.  Carrier REQUIRES that all charges, fees, levis and/or other
    expeditures related to a Customs Examination be paid in full prior to
    the delivery of cargo to Consignee.

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