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The term "said to contain" is banned from
customs manifests
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says
that although the term "said to contain" is banned from customs manifests,
it still may be used on bills of lading. Normally, carriers are
responsible for any shortages from the quantity listed on a bill of
lading. Carriers used the phrase "said to contain" on their bills of
lading to put the consignee on notice that the carrier was taking the
shipper's word for the accuracy and completeness of the load.
While the exact cargo details, weight and
seal number must be replicated on the advance manifest system, that does
not preclude the format of the wording on the bill of lading from varying
slightly, for example to comply with the terms of a letter of credit.
Customs has advised that as long as there is an adequate description of
the goods, the words "said to contain" may still be used on bills of
lading. |
