American Trucking Association
Trade Terms
A.T.A. CARNET
An international Customs document that is recognized as an internationally valid guarantee. It may be used in lieu of national Customs documents and as security for import duties and taxes…
A/S
After sight Term of Sale. Payment due upon arrival.
A-1
First Class Condition.
AAR
Against all Risks.
ABANDONED GOODS
Articles declared by an importer, consignee, or representative to be abandoned and therefore the property of the U.S. Government. Also applies to goods left too long in a bonded warehouse…
ACCELERATED DISPOSITION
A formal supplication to the district director requesting that the review be hastened and a response received within the allotted time. (19CFR174.22)
ACCEPT/REJECT ADVISE
A standard notice sent to vendors advising that a shipment has been accepted or rejected.
ACCEPTANCE
An agreement to purchase goods at a stated price and under stated terms.
ACCRUAL
The accounts maintained for services rendered, or the sum of the amount due.
