(a) Unless subject to a specific statute or international convention, all claims against the Company for a potential or actual loss, must be made in writing and received by the Company, within ninety (90) days of the event giving rise to claim; the failure to give the Company timely notice shall be a complete defense to any suit or action commenced by Customer.

 

(b) All suits against Company must be filed and properly served on Company as follows:

 

(i) For claims arising out of ocean transportation, within one (1) year from the date of the loss;

 

(ii) For claims arising out of air transportation, within two (2) years from the date of the loss;

 

(iii) For claims arising out of the preparation and/or submission of an import entry(s), within seventy- five (75) days from the date of liquidation of the entry(s);

 

(iv) For any and all other claims of any other type, within two (1) year from the date of the loss or damage.