Trade Terms

Estimated weight

And other.

The seller is obligated to place the specified goods at the specified price on the import dock clear of all Customs and duty requirements.

The buyer is obligated to pick the goods up from the seller at his dock and move the goods as well as pay all charges from that point forward.

The seller is obligated to place the specified quantity of goods at the specified price at his mill loaded on trucks, railroad cars, or any other specified means of transport.

A material made of shredded or curled pieces of wood used for cushioning a package.

Rates set at a certain percentage above the general commodity rates because they apply to commodities that require special handling such as live animals, human remains, automotive vehicles, etc..

This term is commonly used in Customs, shipping and other such contexts in which currency must be converted for the purposes of computing Customs duty, collection of freight charges, etc.…

A selective tax, sometimes called a consumption tax, on certain goods produced within or imported to a country.

A carrier that is non-regulated and participates in interstate commerce of commodities that have been declared exempt of regulation.