1. The Carrier shall be entitled, but under no obligation, to open any Container at any time and to inspect the contents. If it thereupon appears that the contents or any part thereof cannot safely or properly be carried or carried further, either at all, or without incurring any additional expense or taking any measures in relation to the Container or its contents or any part thereof, the Carrier may at the sole risk and expense of the Merchant abandon the transportation thereof and/or take any measures and/or incur any reasonable additional expense to carry or to continue the carriage or to store the same ashore or afloat under cover or in the open, at any place, which storage shall be deemed to constitute due delivery under this Bill of Lading. The Merchant shall indemnify the Carrier against any reasonable additional expense so incurred.

2. The Carrier is not responsible for any damage or loss to the Cargo resulting from inspection by customs or other authorities and Merchant shall be responsible for any costs, fines, or penalties incurred as a result of such inspection or otherwise.