A. Bill of Lading Commodity Description
Description of commodities on all Bills of Lading
(which shall be verified by a comparison with the
description of the corresponding customs declaration)
shall determine the rate to be applied. The Bill of
Lading description shall be subject to correction in
the event of mis-declaration of commodity.
B. Overcharges
For purpose of uniformity in handling claims for excess
measurements, refunds will only be made as follows:
1. Where an error has been made by the dock in
calculation of measurements.
2. Against re-measurement at port of loading prior to
vessel's departure.
3. Against re-measurement by vessel's agent at
destination.
4. By joint re-measurement of vessel's agent and
consignee.
5. By re-measurement of a marine surveyor when
requested by vessel's agent.
6. Re-meaurement fees and cable expenses in all cases
to be paid by party at fault.
In cases of claims by shipper of overcharge in weight
certified invoice or weigher's certificate to be
considered evidence of proper weight.
Written claims for adjustment will be acknowledged by
the carrier within twenty days of receipt by written
notice to the claimant of the tariff provisions
actually applied and the claimant's rights under the
Shipping Act of 1984.
Claims seeking the refund of freight overcharges may be
filed in the form of a complaint with the Federal
Maritime Commission, Washington, D.C, 20573, within
three years of the date of cause of action occurs.
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