Except as otherwise provided in tariff rate items (TRIs)
the following will apply on all shipments from or via
US Ports (US Exports):
1. AES/SED Handling Fee
When Carrier files an electronic export information
(EEI) with the Automated Export System (AES) of the
US federal government covering shipments from US ports,
such service will be provided a fee of $100 per EEI
filing, for account of the shipper. EEI was previously
called "Shipper's Export Declaration" or "SED."
2. Amendments By Shipper
Shipper amendments of the declaration of the Bill of
Lading will only be accepted if such amendments are in
conformity with the shipper's EEI or supported by an
EEI showing the words "Correction Copy". Each amendment
will be assessed a handling fee of $100 for account
of the shipper.
3. Timely Filing
The Shipper or his Forwarder shall be liable for and
shall hold the Carrier harmless from any loss, damage,
delay expense or liability incurred by or levied upon
the Carrier or the goods by reason of non-compliance
with Customs or other regulations, including regulations
of underlying ocean carrier, resulting from late presen-
tation of the shipper's EEI, including fines or
penalties
incurred by Carrier which shall in all cases be for
account of the shipper.
4. MEAT AND POULTRY EXPORT CERTIFICATES
U.S. Customs regulations requires the filing and/or
submission of Meat Export Certificate/s for shipments of
meat, meat by-products and poultry including edible
tallow destined to foreign country/ies. This certi-
ficate must be submitted to the carrier prior to receipt
of cargo at any port/point of loading as named in the
scope of this tariff (See Rule 1) . The shipper or his
authorized representative shall hold the carrier harm-
less on the goods by reason of non-compliance with
Customs regulations.
5. EXPORT FRUIT CERTIFICATE
a. Pursuant to the Export Apple and Pear Act and the
Export Grape and Plum Act, every shipment of apples,
pears and grapes must be accompanied by a U.S.
Department of Agriculture Certificate certifying
that the fruit being exported is in compliance with
all regulations.
b. Certificates must accompany the shipment and be
presented to the Carrier prior to loading.
c. Shippers or their agents shall be responsible for any
act or omission on their part which causes a fine or
other penalty to be assessed against the Carrier.
6. MOTOR VEHICLES
Carrier shall not load to the vessel any motor vehicle
without receipt of a valid Shipper's EEI and copy
of vehicle title in good order. Motor Vehicles include
automobiles, mini-vans, pick-up trucks, and all other
wheeled vehicles.