A tax levied and government collection by custom officials of duties that is imposed by law on imports.

The procedures involved in getting cargo released by Customs through designated formalities such as presenting import license/permit, payment of import duties and other required documentations by the nature of the cargo such as FCC or FDA approval.

The designated government authority that regulates the flow of goods to/from a country and collects duties levied by a country on imports and exports.

A reusable, rigid exterior shipping box that is used to ship goods by ship, truck or rail. Air Freight containers ULD or unit lead devices) are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.

A facility for holding FCL (full container load) and empty containers that are received from or delivered to consignors or consignees by or on behalf of a carrier. It also provides a location to receive merchandise from consignors for packing into containers.

The person or company named on the freight contract to whom goods have been consigned or turned over.

A required document identifying the transaction between a seller and buyer. The form should have the invoice number, date, shipping date, the mode of transport, delivery and payment terms, description of goods and the quantity. The government uses the commercial invoice to determine the true value of goods for assessing…

The completion of customs entry requirements resulting in the release of goods from customs authority to the importer.

Any individual or firm who, through a contract of carriage, undertakes to perform or procure the performance of carriage by rail, road, sea, air, inland waterway, or by a combination of modes.

The goods or merchandise transported by airplane, ship or vehicle.