Shipping Terms
Commonly Used Terms
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Carnet
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document used for the temporary duty/tax-free export or import of goods under international conventions. It is effectively a passport for eligible goods in the countries that subscribe to the relevant conventions without having to pay the duty or value-added taxes on the goods.
C
Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF)
Cross-docking
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)
Cost and Freight (CFR)
Contract of Carriage
Container Yard (CY)
Completely Knocked Down (CKD)
Certificate of Origin (CO)
Cellular Vessel
Carriers
Carrier's Lien
Carriage Paid To (CPT)
Carriage And Insurance Paid To (CIP)
Carnet
Cargo Agents Settlement System (CASS)