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S . SHIPPER’S LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (SLI)  \n| The Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) can be used to provide Expeditors with all required data elements for transmission of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) as well as shipping instructions if Expeditors is acting as forwarding agent. Detailed information regarding how each field should be completed is available through Expeditors’ SLI Completion Guide. Contact your local Expeditors office to request a copy. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| WHAT TO COMPLETE\u003Cbr>• Sections 1 through 7 should be reviewed in their entirety as these fields may be required dependent on the shipment details.\u003Cbr>• Section 8 should be completed if Expeditors is not responsible for transportation and you are providing the transportation details for EEI filing purposes, or to provide shipping instructions if Expeditors is responsible for transportation.\u003Cbr>• Section 9 is optional and should be completed only if insurance is being requested or to declare a higher value for carriage.\u003Cbr>• Section 10 can be used to provide authorization to Expeditors to file the EEI and/or to perform air cargo screening, as required by TSA regulations . | WHERE TO SIGN\u003Cbr>The SLI must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the USPPI/ shipper if either of the below conditions apply:\u003Cbr>• A separate Power of Attorney (POA) has not been provided and you wish to give Expeditors the authority to prepare and complete any export documents or submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) that may be required in connection with this shipment.\u003Cbr>• The shipment contains air cargo and Expeditors is responsible for transportation . Per TSA regulations, screening is required for all air cargo moving on passenger planes originating from United States airports .\u003Cbr>By signing the SLI you are agreeing only to the statement(s) which apply to your shipment. |\n\nNOTIFICATION OF TERMS & LIMITATION OF LEGAL LIABILITY  \nPlease note that shipments are accepted subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the contract of carriage and any applicable tariff. These terms include industry standard limitations on legal liability for loss, damage or delay. A summary of these terms, including the applicable limitations on liability, are included with the SLI. Unless we are acting as the carrier, the sole responsibility of the Company hereunder is to use reasonable care in the selection of third party carriers, forwarders, agents and others to whom it may entrust this shipment.  \nINSURANCE  \nIf you want to purchase insurance for this shipment, you may do so at this time. Insurance protection is obtained by checking the Yes box under“Insurance Requested?” in section 9 and entering the amount of insurance coverage you are seeking. An additional charge applies for this insurance coverage. Quotations and policy language are available upon request.  \nDECLARING VALUE TO INCREASE LEGAL LIABILITY  \nIf you do not wish to accept the limits on the carrier’s legal liability, you have the opportunity to set a higher value by entering this amount in the box labeled Declared Value for Carriage and thereby agreeing to pay the applicable additional cost of transportation . Declaring a higher value is not the same as purchasing all risk insurance. 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