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GENERAL

1. Packing and Marking of Packages

The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is packed appropriately for carriage so as to ensure that it can be carried safely with ordinary care in handling and so as not to injure or damage any persons, goods or property.

Each package and overpack must be legibly and durably marked with the name and full address, including ZIP/postal code, of the shipper and consignee.

U.S. Import consignments shipped on a wooden skid or using a solid wood packaging must include appropriate USDA Certification Statement.

Briefcases, luggage, garment bags, aluminum cases, plastic cases, computer cartons or similar types of items whose outer finish might be damaged by adhesive labels, soiling, marking or other types of surface damage that is normal with ordinary care in handling should be placed in a protective container for shipment.

2. Payment

Unless otherwise arranged, charges are payable by the shipper, i.e., charges prepaid. A consignment may be accepted charges collect (i.e., payable by the consignee), provided the following conditions are fulfilled:

  1. the consignee is not the same as the shipper, nor a government agency (except when shipped by a government agent presenting proper credentials); and
  2. currency regulations of the country of destination and of the delivering carrier permit collection of charges from the consignee.

The following shipments may NOT be tendered on a collect basis:

  • Consignments from "Cash Listed" shipper
  • Consignments to countries where currency or governmental restrictions prohibit charges collect or where this option is not offered by FedEx Express
  • Consignments addressed to persons restrained of their liberty or to persons at transportation terminals, hotels or other transient addresses
  • Consignment not equal in resale value to the transportation charge
  • International Premium and International Express Freight successive carrier shipments
  • Perishables
  • Personal effects and household goods (used and not for resale)

Note: Charges Collect Fee applicable for Charges Collect consignments.
Please see Ancillary Service Charges section of these Terms and Conditions.

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