RULE: 2.6 - INSURANCE AND CONSULAR/CUSTOMS DUTIES/FEES Eff: 23MAY2022
| Effective | 23MAY2022 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 23MAY2022 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Rates and charges named in individual NRAs governed by this Tariff
do NOT include marine or any other insurance maintained for the
benefit of the cargo, NOR do they include any Consular or Customs
Duties, Fees or Clearance Charges.
a. Shippers desiring Carrier to arrange insurance coverage for
cargo value in excess of Carrier's stated liability (See Rules
8 and 12) MUST notify Carrier, in writing, of the amount and
type of insurance coverage desired and requested, PRIOR to
commencement of transportation service. Insurance coverage
will then be arranged and effected under the Carrier's Open
Marine Policy, subject to all its restrictions, limitations
and exclusions upon Shipper's payment of the applicable
insurance premium. Current premiums for insurance coverage
will be furnished upon request.
b. The Shipper and Consignee shall be and will remain severally
and jointly liable for all Customs duties or fees and/or Customs
clearance charges assessed upon arrival of cargo at destination.
Cargo which cannot be cleared through Customs for any reason
whatsoever will be stored and/or warehoused by Carrier at the
risk and expense of the cargo, returned to origin upon Shipper's
instructions, OR, turned over to Customs authorities without any
further responsibility or liability on the part of the Carrier.
c. Any damage, deterioration or loss of cargo, and any fine imposed
by Customs or other legal authorities at destination, as a result
of Shipper's, Consignee's or their authorized agent's failure to
comply with Customs or Consular regulations, or for any errors
or omissions in Shipper supplied documentation or shipping
information/instructions, shall be for the account of the
cargo.
