A carrier prepared form that is signed by the consignee at the time of delivery.
Trade Terms
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Cabinet-level department of the US govt, which commenced in 2003, as an outgrowth of the need for improved security. The following agencies follow under the purview of DHS: CBP, ICE,…
DEPRECIATION
An accounting term that signifies the process of allocating the costs of plant and equipment to the accounting periods in which they are used .
DEST DLVRY CHG (DDC)
This is another term used in certain ocean carrier and/or shipping conference ‘tariffs’ to describe the terminal charge assessed against ocean cargo delivered at certain destination ports, including U.S. west…
DETENTION
This term has two common meanings in international trade. First, it may refer to the use of carrier equipment beyond the allowable free time, resulting in a detention charge. In…
DETERIORATION
Any reduction in the quality, value or usefulness of merchandise.
DETRIMENTAL RELIANCE
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DEVALUATION
A government decision to lower the trade value of a nation
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
A term used to distinguish the more industrialized nations.
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
A broad range of countries that lack a high degree of industrialization, infrastructure and other capital investment, sophisticated technology, widespread literacy, and advanced living standards.
