RULE: 2.8C - AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM FILINGS & CHARGES (AES) Eff: 23MAY2022
| Effective | 23MAY2022 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 23MAY2022 |
| Filing Codes | I |
(PROVISIONS AND CHARGES NAMED IN THIS RULE APPLY ONLY
WHEN SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS MADE HERETO BY RULE NO.)
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 if Shipper choses to file a required SED
(Shipper Export Declaration) electronically through the U.S.
Customs' Service AES (Automated Export System), Shipper must
provide Carrier an AES unique shipment identifier and 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 AES filing as specified in paragraph a. above, Carrier will
submit the SED electronically through the AES in accordance with
all applicable U.S. Customs' regulations. When Carrier files an
SED electronically through AES, Carrier will assess the AES
filing charge named below, which charge shall be in addition
to all other surcharges:
AES Filing Fee (As provided in NRAs SBJ hereto).
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.
