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Bill of Lading
Preparation for Import Cargo to U.S.A.
Bills of lading covering containerized
cargo must include the below information for K Line to prepare and
submit the cargo declaration to U.S. Customs in accordance with 19 CFR
4.7a.
The bill of lading must be submitted to
K Line by the documentation cut-off provided at the time of
booking. Failure to provide this information or submit the bill of
lading by the documentation cut-off may result in a delay in submission
of the manifest to U.S. Customs, resulting in cargo missing the intended
vessel.
- Lowest external package unit. (
Pallets and skids package types are not acceptable)
- Precise cargo description or HTS
number and weight
- Complete Shipper(s) details - name
and address
- Complete Consignee(s) details -
name and address **
**U.S. Customs decided that To Order
is acceptable in the consignee field, however, this field must
contain to order of (the actual name of the bank, shipper, etc)
and address AND the first notify field must contain the actual
consignee with the U.S. name and address.
- Container number(s)
- International Maritime Dangerous
Goods UN (United Nations) number or U.S. Department of
Transportations NA (North America) number, as applicable for
hazardous materials
- Seal Number(s)
K Line will report any changes to
these requirements as information becomes available from U.S. Customs.
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