Southern California Destination Rate Schedule

The following is Sterling Van Lines' destination rate schedule for Southern California. If you have questions, please contact us by telephone at (800) 264-6313 or by email.

All rates are in US Dollars
Effective 2005-2006

LCL & Air Freight Shipments -- Rates per 100 Lbs.

Weight Bracket (lbs.)	Rates cover entire Los Angeles and Orange County Areas*
Minimum	$250.00
1000 - 2000	14¢ per pound
2001 - 4000	13¢ per pound
4001 - 6000	12¢ per pound
6001 - 8000	11¢ per pound
8001+	11¢ per pound
Rates do not include flights of stairs, elevators, long carries, shuttles, or other accessorial charges

LCL & Air Freight Shipments -- Rates per 100 Lbs.

Weight Bracket (lbs.)	Rates cover entire Ventura City and San Diego County Areas*
Minimum	$300.00
1000 - 2000	16¢ per pound
2001 - 4000	15¢ per pound
4001 - 6000	14¢ per pound
6001 - 8000	13¢ per pound
8001+	13¢ per pound
Rates do not include flights of stairs, elevators, long carries, shuttles, or other accessorial charges

FCL (Single Consignee) -- Lump Sum Rates

GP Container	Loose Load	Liftvans Packed
20 foot	$1200.00 (All fees in US $)	$1350.00
40 foot	$2200.00	$2400.00
40 foot High Cube/ 45 foot	$2900.00	$3100.00

Add'l Southern California Terminal Handling Charges (THC)

THC, documentation fee and equipment fee, if not prepared are collected by the shipping lines this end. These charges are not included in our rates.
FCL	20' $ 250.00 40' $ 260.00 45' $375.00
LCL	$23.00 per cbm - Minimum $75.00
AIRFREIGHT	$0.11 per kg
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FEE	$ 125.00
NVOCC / Forwarders Fee	$35.00

Minimum Weight and Density

Minimum Weight	LCL 1000 lbs AIR 1000 lbs
Minimum Density	6.5 lbs /cu ft (Lift van packed - based on gross volume)
	6.5 lbs /cu ft (Loose load - based on net volume)

Rates Include	Rates Exclude
Customs clearance fee Pick up of consignment from port Deliver to residence (normal access) Cartons to bench top Unwrapping and placement of furniture Simple reassembly (i.e. beds, tables, etc) Disposal of debris Return of empty container	Customs, duties and taxes Port Storage & Demurrage Container detention Handling of piano, safe and other items requiring special equipment Split deliveries, stair carry, hoisting, shuttling service due to poor access Special services - handyman, carpentry, electrical and cleaning services

Storage Charges at our Warehouse

	Liftvan	Looseload
Normal Dry Storage	18¢ per cubic foot	26¢ per cubic foot
Warehouse Handling	18¢ per cubic foot	26¢ per cubic foot
Minimum Charges	$45.00	$45.00
Note: Storage charges will be invoiced per month or part thereof. All local storage and warehouse handling are subject to GST

Optional Services

Handyman
Carpentry
Piano Handling
Waterbed Service
Pool / Snooker Table
Valet Maid Service
House Cleaning
Computer Setup
Maid -- Part Time Service

Please contact Sterling Van Lines
For rates on Additional Services
(800) 264-6313 / (323) 981-1440

Consignment Information

Consignee	Notify Party
Consign your Southern California shipments (surface and air) as follows:
Sterling Van Lines, Inc. 4550 East Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90022 U.S.A. Tel: (323) 981-1440	Sterling Van Lines, Inc. Attn: Tony Najera FAX: (323) 981-1435
*For: Shipper's Name as per passport*

Documents Required

In order to avoid any delays and port storage, the following should be received by Sterling Van Lines about one week prior to vessel's ETA.

Your letter of instructions, including billing instructions, insurance coverage and special handling requirements.
A clear copy of the owner's passport (copy showing personal data and photo page).
A full descriptive and legible copy of the inventory in English.
Original Ocean Bill of Lading or AWB.

To apply GST relief, your client should provide us the required documents for onward transmission to Customs, one week prior to vessel arriving in Southern California.

Signed Declaration of Facts form.
A copy of employment pass or a letter undertaking from his/her employer.
Full delivery address, information about the address, phone number, etc.

Contact at a Glance

Company:	Sterling Van Lines, Inc.	Warehouse	20,000 sq. ft.
Street:	4550 East Olympic Boulevard	Office	2,400 sq. ft.
City/State/Zip:	Los Angeles, CA 90022	Number of Forklifts	3
Phone:	(800) 264-6313 / (323) 981-1440
Fax:	(323) 981-1435
Email:	info@sterlingvanlines.com
Website:	http://www.sterlingvanlines.com

Prohibited Items

Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances, obscene articles, publications, video tapes/discs and software, reproduction of copyright publications, video tapes, video compact discs, laser discs, records or cassettes, seditious and treasonable materials, cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape, firecrackers, chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products, chewing gum, toy coins and toy currency notes, endangered species of wildlife, weapons and ammunition of any kinds.

Additional Information

Sea Shipment will be ready for delivery 1 - 3 working days (for FCL) and 3 - 5 working days for (LCL & Groupage) after vessel's arrival in Southern California.

Air Shipment will be ready for delivery 2 - 3 working days after arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. If all documents are available, shipper need not be in Los Angeles during customs clearance.

Customs Regulations

Used household goods and personal effects may be imported GST exempted if:

Foreigner/Shipper is taking up residence in USA
Foreigner/Shipper has obtained an employment pass or his company can produce a copy of his employment pass application together with the sponsor letter
Foreigner/Shipper imported his goods within 6 months from his first arrival.

Returning Americans and Permanent Residents must have resided in a foreign country for not less than 6 months to qualify for GST exemption on their used household goods and personal effects. Documentary proof of stay is required 7 days prior to vessel's arrival.

Documentation Required

For Foreigners

Passport (copy) showing personal particulars and photo page
Employment pass (copy)
Completed and signed Customs for "Declaration of Facts" (Customs form)

For US and Permanent Residents

Passport (copy) showing personal particulars and photo page
Proof of stay in foreign country for over 6 months
Completed and signed Customs for "Declaration of Facts" (Customs form)

Note: If the above documents are not available prior to the arrival of vessel, client will have to pay GST before the goods can be released by customs. The GST payable will be based on the value of the goods. It is important for client to contact our Import and clear up the paperwork at the earliest convenience.

DISCLAIMER:
At the time of printing, the following regulations apply, but are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, please check with Sterling Van Lines, Inc.

All rates are in US Dollars
Effective 2005-2006

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