A special tariff imposed to discourage the sale of foreign goods in the U.S. at prices below what they sell for in the home market.
Trade Terms
APHIS
A major division of the USDA charged with inspecting animal and plant products. APHIS, in turn, consists of sub-organizations, including Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), which inspects shipments of plants,…
APPARENT GOOD ORDER
When freight or inventory appears to be free of damage and in proper condition as far as can be determined from a general survey.
APPRAISEMENT
The act of reaching a conclusion concerning the value for Customs purposes of imported merchandise.
ARBITRAGE
The practice of exchanging the currency of one country for that of another or a series of countries to gain an advantage from the differences in exchange rates.
ARBITRATION CLAUSE
A clause in a contract outlining the method under which disputes will be settled.
ARRIVAL NOTICE
A document sent to a consignee or their agent by a carrier informing them that a shipment has arrived.
ASSIST
Technical instructions for manufacture or materials, parts, tools, dies, molds, merchandise consumed in the production, etc., supplied directly or indirectly, and free of charge or at a reduced cost by…
AT SIGHT
A payment term meaning that a negotiable instrument is to be paid upon presentation or demand.
A.E.V.
Articles of extraordinary value.
