All items in your
shipment, which are considered to be of
extraordinary value, must be identified. You
must advise your van line agent in writing that
they are in your shipment. These items are
defined as items having a value greater than $
100.00 per pound per article. For example:
- Antiques
- Crystal
- Precious Stones or
Gems
- Art Collections
- Currency
- Silver and
Silverware
- Cameras
- Figurines
- Video Cameras
- Computer Software
- Furs
- Coin Collection
- Oriental Rugs
If you include items of extraordinary value in
your shipment, a High Value Inventory sheet must
be completed and signed by you prior to your
move. In the event of a claim, any settlement is
limited to the valuation you declare for the
entire shipment. If you fail to list all
extraordinary value items and/or fail to sign
the High Value Inventory sheet, the van line
liability for loss of or damage to those items
will be limited to no more than $100.00 per
pound per article, based upon the actual weight
of the article (does not apply to shipments
under the "basic carrier liability" option).
You must declare the
total amount of the released value that you
declare for your goods. This total should
include the value of items, including all items
of extraordinary value. Record the total value
on the bill of lading. Please note that the
protection for items of extraordinary value is
not available for shipments, which are released
to the van line's value of 60 cents per pound
per article (basic carrier liability option).
