ITEM 580 Marking or Tagging Freight

Section 1 Carrier will, at the request of the shipper or consignee, change or alter, according to instructions received, the markings or tags on any packages or pieces of freight, subject to the following charges: $4.59 per package, or piece of freight, on which the marking or tag is changed or altered, subject to a minimum charge of $76.00 per shipment. The Payor of freight charges is responsible for payment of charges imposed pursuant to this Item. In marking and/or tagging freight pursuant to this Item, Carrier will use information contained on the bill of lading. Carrier is not liable for any damages arising from improperly marking and/or tagging freight where Shipper has failed to mark and/or tag freight as required.In its discretion, Carrier may refuse to accept for transportation any freight that is not properly marked and/or tagged. Section 2 Freight must be marked and/or tagged by consignor in accordance with NMFC Item 580. Where freight is not marked and/or tagged as required by NFMC Item 580, Carrier may, in its discretion, mark and/or tag freight, subject to the following charges: $4.59 per package, or piece of freight, on which the marking or tag is changed or altered, subject to a minimum charge of $76.00 per shipment. The Payor of freight charges is responsible for payment of charges imposed pursuant to this Item. In marking and/or tagging freight pursuant to this Item, Carrier will use information contained on the bill of lading. Carrier is not liable for any damages arising from improperly marking and/or tagging freight or electing not to mark and/or tag freight where Shipper has failed to mark and/or tag freight as required. In its discretion, Carrier may refuse to accept for transportation any freight that is not properly marked and/or tagged. Except as provided in this item, the provisions of NMFC Item 580 will apply.