Standard Terms and Conditions for Bookings and Quotations

Shipment is subject to the terms and conditions of the bill of lading issued to Import-USA-Boat and their nominated carrier's for shipping.

Ocean Freight Validity - The quoted ocean freight rate is valid for acceptance for 21 days from date of issue upon acceptance the ocean freight rate will remain valid for a period of 2 months or for any other stated validity period, after which time it will be subject to review. The rate remains subject to any General Rate Increase (GRI) announced during this period.

Vessel Scheduling, Space and Equipment Availability - The quoted ocean freight rate is subject to vessel scheduling, space availability and equipment availability.

Additional Charges The quoted ocean freight rate is exclusive of additional charges and is subject to prevailing BAF Export at the time of export. PSC, Export Doc Fee, Import PSC, Special Equipment Surcharge, Over dimensional Surcharge, Hazardous Surcharge, Pre/Post Carriage. Removal of cargo from terminal is at owners expense.

Taxes / Duties - If GST or duties or any equivalent national tax/duty is payable in relation to any rates and / or charges for any service or part thereof supplied under this quotation, the applicable amount will be added to the price for that service or part thereof and is payable by the client upon demand by agent whether such demand is by means of invoice or otherwise.

Volumes, Dimensions and Weights - The quoted ocean freight rate is provided upon the basis of volumes and/or dimensions and weights indicated by the client. Should these alter the Import-USA-Boat reserves the right to re-quote.

Inspection of Cargo for Contaminants - Any containers / break-bulk -RO/RO cargos that are not free of contaminants may be rejected for transit. Should the exported cargo be held by quarantine authorities for cleaning, then all associated costs will be to account of the cargo owner / client. Ensure that cargo is presented for shipment free from any soil, dust, mineral or organic matter. This includes both internal and external surfaces (cabins, machinery, hulls, bilges, carpets, tyres wheels and arches)

Terms and Conditions of Carriers Bill of Lading - All bookings and shipments are received and accepted subject to all the terms and conditions of the carrier's regular form of bill of lading or sea/air waybill (contract of carriage), as the case may be, including the applicable law as incorporated by the relevant bill evidencing the contract of carriage. The terms and conditions apply immediately upon acceptance of this booking by or on behalf of the carrier. By confirming this booking the merchant (shipper and/or freight forwarder) acknowledges that they have read and that they accept the terms and conditions and applicable law above, and that these terms and conditions are available to them.

Inherent Vice - The Carrier / Import-USA-Boat shall not be liable for compensation in respect of any loss and/or damage arising from the inherent vice of the cargo, including but not limited to, cargo prone to sweating due to excessive moisture.

Boats / Used Vehicles / Machinery - For Boats /Vehicles and Machinery the Carrier shall not be liable for mechanical and/or impact damage unless proven that the damage is a result of Carrier's negligence, subject to the bill of lading terms.

Mobile Cargo - The above freight rate is based upon all mobile cargo being fully drivable or towable. If the cargo is drivable, and it is possible, please include an "Operation Manual Book" (which illustrates how to start, drive / stop the unit).

Transit Insurance - Import-USA-Boat accepts no responsibility for loss or damage. It is agreed by both parties Import-USA-Boat and the client that transit insurance is the responsibility of the client and client obligation to arrange.

Payments - Booking deposits will be accepted in AUD. Final payments and accounts will be issued in USD unless otherwise specified. Receipt of shipping deposit will acknowledge your acceptance of terms & conditions in the event that signed quote acceptance is not received.