RULE: 2.8C - AES - AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM FILINGS & CHARGES Eff: 26MAR2021
Effective | 26MAR2021 |
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Filed | 26MAR2021 |
Filing Codes | I |
a. In order to permit Carrier to minimize the cost of documentation preparation and filing, Shipper, his Agent and/or Forwarder must furnish the Carrier all shipment information specified in Rule 2.8. Additionally when a Shipper of a U.S. Export Shipment files the required Shipper's Export Declaration using the Electronic Export Information (EEI) service of the U.S. Customs' Service AES - Automated Export System, the Shipper must provide Carrier the EEI/AES unique shipment identifier along with the appropriate clause, or other legitimate SED exemption clause, prior to commencement of transportation service. b. If Shipper, his Agent and/or Forwarder does NOT furnish proof of EEI/AES filing as specified in paragraph a. above, Carrier will submit a required EEI electronically through the AES in accordance with all applicable U.S. Customs' regulations. When Carrier files an EEI electronically through AES, Carrier will assess the AES filing charge named below, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges. Carrier will assess the AES Charge named in the NRA or on the Web Page making reference to this Rule in a Tariff governed by this Tariff. c. The Shipper, his Agent and/or Forwarder shall be and will remain jointly and severally liable for, and shall indemnify and hold the Carrier harmless from, any loss, damage, delay, expense or liability incurred by, or levied upon, the Carrier or the Cargo by reason of non-compliance with U.S. Customs or other Export Regulations which result from, the late presentation of, or false, inaccurate, incomplete or erroneous data contained in, the Shipper's Export Declaration. All such fines, penalties or levies incurred by the Carrier shall in all cases be immediately reimbursed. d. AES CORRECTIONS: If for any reason, other than Carrier's error or omission, any correction and/or amendment is made to the data that was already transmitted thru the U.S. Customs' EEI/AES System, Carrier will assess the AES CORRECTION/AMENDMENT FEE named below, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges. Carrier will assess an AES Charge equal to the amount named in paragraph b. herein.