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
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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
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USD 35.00
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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
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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.
