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Terms and Conditions ------------------- Overview Application of Terms and Conditions ACCEPTANCE OF CONSIGNMENTS INSPECTION OF SHIPMENTS LIABILITIES NOT ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY OF SHIPPER FEDEX EXPRESS LIABILITY EXPORT CONTROL MANDATORY LAW FEDEX INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM FEDEX INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS FREIGHT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARRIAGE 13. OTHER DOCUMENTS GENERAL Packing and Marking of Packages Payment CONSIGNMENTS READY FOR CARRIAGE RESTRICTIONS IN ACCEPTANCE A. RESTRICTIONS DUE TO NATURE OF GOODS B. RESTRICTIONS DUE TO WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS C. RESTRICTIONS DUE TO VALUE D. EMBARGOES E. ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS ROUTING HOLDING CONSIGNMENT AT TRANSIT POINT CARGO ATTENDANTS SHIPPER'S RIGHT OF DISPOSITION CALCULATION OF TRANSPORTATION CHARGES COMPLETION OF AIR WAYBILL GENERAL CARGO PERISHABLES TRANSPORTATION CHARGES FEES AND SURCHARGES VALUATION CHARGES MINIMUM CHARGES CLASS RATES/EXCEPTION COMMODITIES UNITIZED CONSIGNMENTS ANCILLARY SERVICE CHARGES FEDEX INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM MONEY-BACK GURANTEE* POLICY

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A. RESTRICTIONS DUE TO NATURE OF GOODS

When there is a need to identify the upper side of a package (i.e., for liquids, machines, etc.), the "This Side Up" label shall be affixed to all vertical sides.

1. Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety or to property when transported by air. Some dangerous goods are too dangerous to be carried by aircraft, others may be carried on cargo aircraft only, and some are acceptable on both cargo and passenger aircraft. Refer to all applicable dangerous goods regulations, such as the IATA "Dangerous Goods Regulations," to determine whether goods may be accepted for transportation by air.

If only part of a consignment is subject to the IATA "Dangerous Goods Regulations," such articles must be offered separately and indicated on the air waybill.

Dangerous goods are assigned to one or more of the following nine UN hazard classes:

• Class 1 Explosives.
  • Division 1.1 Articles and substances having a mass explosion hazard.
  • Division 1.2 Articles and substances having a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
  • Division 1.3 Articles and substances having a fire hazard, a minor blast hazard and/or a minor projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
  • Division 1.4 Articles and substances presenting no specific hazard.
  • Division 1.5 Very insensitive substances having a mass explosion hazard.
  • Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard.
• Class 2 Gas.
  • Division 2.1 Flammable gas.
  • Division 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gas.
  • Division 2.3 Toxic gas.
• Class 3 Flammable Liquids.
• Class 4 Flammable Solids.
  Substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases:
  • Division 4.1 Flammable solids.
  • Division 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.
  • Division 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.
• Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides.
  • Division 5.1 Oxidizers.
  • Division 5.2 Organic peroxides.
• Class 6 Toxic (Poisonous) and Infectious Substances.
  • Division 6.1 Toxic substances.
  • Division 6.2 Infectious substances.
• Class 7 Radioactive Materials.
• Class 8 Corrosives.
• Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.

Before packing any dangerous goods for air transportation, the shipper must:

1. Identify, correctly and fully, all dangerous articles and dangerous substances within the consignment;
2. Classify each item of dangerous goods by determining under which of the nine classes it falls and, where relevant, determining any subsidiary hazards; and
3. Where relevant, assign each item of dangerous goods to one of the three packing groups within the assigned class or division:
   • Packing Group I: great danger
   • Packing Group II: medium danger
   • Packing Group III: minor danger

Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, where required, must be completed in duplicate and properly signed.

One signed copy must be retained by the accepting carrier; the other signed copy must be forwarded with the shipment to its destination.

Labeling

The shipper shall attach to the package containing dangerous goods:

• the proper dangerous goods label, the "This Side Up" label and,
• for carriage of packages acceptable only on cargo aircraft, the "Cargo Aircraft only" label.

For detailed information regarding acceptability, classification, handling, packaging, marking and labeling, refer to the IATA "Dangerous Goods Regulations."

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2. Machinery, uncrated

1. Presentation
   Machinery must be solidly attached to a support to facilitate loading and anchoring.
   
   
2. Loading
   The points of support to be used for loading should be apparent and if not, clearly indicated. Loading by means of a forklift should be taken into consideration, and a 5 cm/2 in. space between the ground and the support to allow the forks to slip beneath the support.
   
   If the center of gravity of a machine is such that the shipment may become unbalanced during loading operations, this should be mentioned on the air waybill and a notice placed on the machine to draw the attention of loading personnel to this fact.
   
   
3. Anchoring
   Anchorage points should be chosen, taking into account the possibilities offered by the floor and walls of the aircraft.
   
   
4. Protection
   Fragile or dangerous parts of the machine should be protected in such a way that there can be no confusion that these parts are used for either loading or anchoring. Fragile parts must be protected against bad weather conditions (rain, dust, freezing temperatures).

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3. Machinery Castings or Steelwork, uncrated

These articles must be presented so that they can be easily handled and anchored. Particularly:

• Use of a forklift must be possible.
• Fragile parts, if any, must be protected.
• Anchoring and manipulation points, when not obvious, must be made conspicuous by means of a label. Articles which do not have built-in anchoring and manipulation points must be properly packed.
• Any sharp edges or points must be protected in such a manner as to prevent damage to aircraft or injury to persons.

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4. Perishables

Articles of a perishable nature which are liable to deteriorate or perish due to changes in climate, temperature, altitude, or normal exposure, or length of time in transit must be properly packed for air carriage so as to ensure that the perishables can be carried safely with ordinary care in handling and that it is reasonably certain they will reach their destination in good condition. Advance reservations should be made and packages and documents should be boldly marked "Perishable." A special "PERISHABLE" label shall be affixed to each package. Perishables may not be tendered as part of a mixed consignment with other non-perishable goods.

FedEx Express does not offer refrigeration facilities.

Note: Shipper, consignee or agent(s) will be responsible for complying with all applicable import/export regulations. The cost of special equipment and/or services will be attached to the shipment.

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5. Wet Cargo

FedEx Express can accept wet cargo, including cooled goods, wetted fresh flowers and vegetables, soft fruit and other goods which may leak or give off moisture, provided the packing is leak-proof. Advance arrangements must be made for wet cargo.

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6. Personal Effects

If personal effects are packed in suitcases, etc., each suitcase, etc., must be locked. If keys are sent along with shipment they must be attached to the air waybill by means of an envelope.

Each item of baggage should be marked on the inside with name and home address of the owner and have a label or tag affixed to the outside with name and destination address. Personal effects cannot contain items of Extraordinary Value/Valuable Cargo nor Hazardous Material.

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7. Strong Smelling Goods

FedEx Express can accept strong smelling goods (e.g., hides, perfumes) provided their packaging prevents the escape of annoying smells. The outside of each package must be free from any spillage of the contents.

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8. Articles of Extraordinary Value/Valuable Cargo

1. Definition
   The following items are considered to be articles of Extraordinary Value/Valuable Cargo:
   • Airline ticket stock
   • Articles having a value of USD 1,000.00 or more per kg*
   • Archaeological artifacts
   • Articles of antiquity and antiques
   • Artwork
   • Bank cards and/or credit cards (ready for use)*
   • China, crystal, porcelain
   • Coins (collectable)
   • Deeds
   • Furs (finished/unfinished, including pelts)
   • Fur clothing and fur-trimmed clothing
   • Gems (cut or uncut)*
   • Glass/mirrors (cast, figured, framed, rolled)
   • Jewelry (other than costume)*
   • Non-Negotiable Bonds/bond coupons*
   • Non-Negotiable Securities*
   • Non-Negotiable Shares/share coupons*
   • Pearls (including cultured)*
   • Precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, osmium, rhodium (excluding radioactive isotopes subject to IATA dangerous goods regulations), whether coined/uncoined, refined/unrefined, in any form including bullion, dore, casting, cyanide, sulfide-treated, dust, concentrate, foil, wire, sheet, tube, ingot, grain, powder, rod, sponge, gauze, etc.*
   • Promissory Notes
   • Stamps (including collectable, postage, revenue, food)*
   • Stock certificates*
   • Traveler's checks*
   • Watches made of precious metal and/or gems*
2. Acceptance
   Valuables can be accepted provided:
   • they are not consolidated with other goods on one air waybill (a consolidated shipment may, however, be wholly composed of valuables); and
   • they are packed in such a manner that the contents cannot be tampered with or removed without visible evidence thereof remaining.

Note:
i. * These items are subject to exception rates. Refer to CLASS RATES/EXCEPTION COMMODITIES for the applicable valuable cargo surcharge for noted commodities.

ii. The valuation limit for Articles of Extraordinary Value/Valuable Cargo listed above will be limited to $500 or the Convention liability limit, whichever is applicable. Excess value may not be declared for articles of extraordinary value/valuable cargo. Any effort to declare a value in excess of this maximum will be null and void.

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9. Vehicles

• Automobiles: Restrictions apply; contact International Customer Service for details.

Note: Refer to EXCEPTION-RATED COMMODITIES for the applicable surcharge.

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