If the shipper or a member of a shipper's association
tendering cargo to the Carrier is identified as an NVOCC,
the carrier shall obtain documentation that the NVOCC has
a tariff and a bond on file with the US Federal Maritime
Commission as required by Sections 8 and 19 of the Shipping
Acts of 1984 and 1998 before the Carrier accepts or
transports cargo for the account of the NVOCC.
A copy of the tariff rule published by the NVOCC and in
effect under 46 CFR Part 520 will be accepted by the Carrier
as documenting the NVOCC's compliance with the FMC tariff
and bonding requirements of the Acts.