ITEM 710 Pallets or Container Shipments Transported in or on Shipping Containers

(Except marine type or intermodal containers designed for highway use on wheels) Except as otherwise specifically provided, when shipments are tendered to carrier and transported in or on shipper carriers, containers, pallets, platforms, racks, reels and skids, such carriers, containers, pallets, platforms, racks, reels or skids constitute an integral part of the shipment and are to be delivered to and receipted for by the consignee(s) named on the Bill of Lading covering the loaded movement. Such pallets or containers will be rated at the applicable rate for the highest rated article in the shipment. Any request or provisions noted on the bill of lading or shipping order at the time of movement requesting the return of these shipping devices, forms or packages, shall be deemed to be for informational purposes only, and it will not be binding upon the carrier to accomplish or comply with such request or provisions to complete the contract of carriage on the shipment.