Trade Terms

A party to whom goods are delivered.

A symbol placed on packages for export for identification purposes.

A movement in which the title to goods remains with the shipper until the buyer sells the goods.

The party who originates a shipment of goods. (Shipper)

An entity that provides service also provided by a carrier, independent from that carrier, and derives income from package consolidation of others for tender to the carrier. A forwarder performs…

A legal function that permits acceptance of a Customs entry for merchandise in a zone before its physical transfer to the Customs territory. (19CFR146.1)

A government official residing in a foreign country who is charged with the representation of the interests of their country.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped, made to the consul of the country of destination. Approval must be obtained prior to shipment.

An invoice for merchandise shipped from one country to another, prepared by the shipper and certified at the shipping point by a consul of the country of destination. The consul

The jurisdiction, terms of office, or official premises of a consul.