 It was found in Title 46 Appendix of the United States Code, starting at Section 1301, but has been moved to a note in 46 United States Code 30701.The United States Congress, concerned that the Hague Rules did not offer shippers enough protection against damage to cargo by shipowners, amended the Hague Rules in a number of minor, but important, ways.It increased the amount that shipowners would have to pay cargo owners for damage in transit from GBP 100 per package to US$500 per package or, for goods not shipped in packages, per customary freight unit.