A person or company licensed by the ICC that arranges for the transportation of goods between points in interstate commerce by motor carrier.
Trade Terms
FREIGHT FORWARDER
One who engages in the business of dispatching shipments on behalf of other persons, for consideration, in foreign or domestic commerce between the U.S., its territories or possessions, and foreign…
ft.
Foot.
FUNGIBLE MERCHANDISE
Merchandise which, for commercial purposes, is identical and interchangeable in all situations. (19CFR191.2)
FURTHER REVIEW
A request for review of the decision which is the subject of the protest by Customs officers on a higher level than the district, and in Region II by Customs…
G.O.
General order. (19CFR127) Merchandise not entered within 5 working days after arrival of the carrier with intent to unload, and then stored at the risk and expense of the importer.
G.O.H.
Goods on hangers.
G.S.P.
General system of preferences. Provides for duty free treatment for eligible articles imported directly from designated beneficiary developing countries. These countries must be designated by the President, by executive order.
G.T.
Gross ton.
GANTRY CRANE
Used in the warehouse facilities where oversized or very heavy items such as pipe, steel, and heavy machinery must be loaded onto trucks or rail cars.
