Tariffs and Customs Terms C.1.29 Flashcards
Terms and meaning from Dictionary of Tariff and Customs Terms with organization and functions of the various Offices of the Bureau of Customs.
a trailer-like framework with wheels, it is adjustable through à sliding center beam. A container is mounted on it for inland transport
chassis
part of a motor vehicle that includes the engine, frame, suspension system, wheels, steering mechanism, etc., but not the body
chassis
action taken by U.S. Customs to ensure that the declaration of goods is properly made and that supporting documents are authentic and properly attached.
checking of the goods declaration
all kinds of explosive chemical projectiles, bombs, grenades, mines, etc. loaded with toxic, tear or other gas, smoke or incendiary agent, also such miscellaneous apparatus as cloud-gas cylinders, smoke generators, etc., that may be utilized to project chemicals.
chemical ammunition
a regional trade arrangement forged in 1991 between Chile and Mexico.
Chile-Mexico
an Informal reference to the economic integration of Southern China with Hong Kong and Taiwan
Chinese Economic Area
a wedge, usually made of hard rubber or steel, firmly placed under the wheel of trailer, truck, or boxcar to stop it from rolling
chock
(French: Confederation internationale de la representation commerciale de la communaute europeene) International Confederation of Commercial representation in the European Community
CIRCCE
one wherein the opening bank gives to the importer the instrument or draft and the latter undertakes to transmit it to the beneficiary.
circular letter of credit
ways and means devised to evade payment of correct duties and taxes
circumvention
unscrupulous mechanism resorted to by certain economies to avoid quota. The schemes may include transshipment, rerouting, false declaration of origin, or falsification of official document
circumvention of quota
a charge imposed on a carrier for cargo damage or loss, or delay I its delivery
claim
a demand for indemnity due to losses covered by an insurance contract
claim
one who claims an abandoned or forfeited shipment
claimant
a demand for indemnity or payment under the terms of an insurance contract
claimant
a grouping of commodities of like character or attributes specified in the Harmonized System, and is the basis for imposition of tariff rates
Classification
an alphabetical listing of commodities, their class or rating, and the minimum weight necessary for freight rate discount
Classification
an organization which surveys or inspects vessels to ensure their compliance with building standards, and maintain their engines and safety equipment in top condition. It also gives approval for the manufacture of containers
classification society
to group commodities with the same characteristics
classify
also known as commodity classification rate, it is a freight rate that applies to certain goods within or between certain geographical locations.
class rate
a clause in a charter contract which provides that the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (CGSA) applies where any term of the bill of lading is contrary to CGSA or applicable law. Then the bill of lading provision becomes void.
Clause paramount
a bill with no documentary attachment when presented for payment or acceptance
clean bill of exchange
a bill of lading which indicates that shipped goods have no defect, damage, or irregularity, and that they are received in “apparent good order and condition”
clean bill of lading
refined products such as kerosene, gasoline, home-heating oil, and jet fuel carried by tankers, barges, and tank cars. The term does not include bunker fuels, residual fuel oil, asphalt and coke.
Clean cargo
a charter contract with no unusual terms, or no deductions are made from the freight, except for broker’s fees and commission, or where there is no change in the parties thereto.
Clean charter
