Tariffs and Customs Terms D.1.47

Question 1

means a substance known as ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl or spirit of wines which are commonly produced by the fermentation and subsequent distillation of grain, starch molasses or sugar or of some syrup or soup including all dilution or mixtures

Answer 1

distilled spirits

Question 2

a lower amount of freight paid for cargo, which a charterer accepts only to fill up available ship space. This happens when other booked cargoes do not arrive at the loading port of the shipment.

Answer 2

distress freight

Question 3

also referred to as a branch warehouse, it is a facility for receipt, storage and disposal of goods to customers

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distribution center

Question 4

the route through which a company sorts out orders.

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distribution channel

Question 5

a person or firm the resells goods to a retailer or consumer.

Answer 5

distributor

Question 6

a kind of dumping wherein the imported/dumped product will be shipped to another country for processing.

Answer 6

diversionary dumping

Question 7

also referred to as partition, it serves as a compartment in an aircraft’s cargo area.

Answer 7

divider

Question 8

a wharf or pier. This term includes locks (especially in canals), cuts, entrances, graving docks, slipways, quays, and other structures and works appertaining to any dock.

Answer 8

dock

Question 9

cushioning devices (rubber, plastic, wood; etc.) mounted at the rear of a chassis or trailer

Answer 9

dock bumpers

Question 10

payment of docket fees is a prerequisite for admission of permissive counterclaim. No filing fee is required for compulsory counterclaim.

Answer 10

docket fees

Question 11

a document issued by a shipping line to evidence receipt of an export shipment delivered by a domestic carrier. It is surrendered to the operator of a vessel, or its agent, for the preparation of a bill of lading.

Answer 11

dock receipt

Question 12

is the amount assessed against a vessel engage in international or foreign trade, including those engaged in barter trade, that do not berth but drop anchor at either a government or privately owned port whether operated exclusively or commercially.

Answer 12

dockage (at Anchorage)

Question 13

is the amount assessed against a vessel engage in international or foreign trade, including those engaged in barter trade, for mooring or berthing at a pier, wharf, bulkhead-wharf, river or channel marginal wharf at any national port in the Philippines or for mooring or making fast to a vessel so berthed.

Answer 13

dockage (at Berth)

Question 14

applies when a vessel becomes subject to seizure by reason of an act done in the Philippines waters in violation of the tariff and customs laws, a pursuit of such vessel began within the jurisdictional waters may continue beyond the maritime zone, and the vessel may be seized on the high seas.’ Imported articles which may be subject to seizure for violation of the tariff and customs laws may be pursued in their transportation in the Philippines by land, water or air and such jurisdiction exerted over them at any place therein as may be necessary for the due enforcement of the law.

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doctrine of hot pursuit

Question 15

in a collision of vessels wherein it cannot be determined which vessel is at fault, both are deemed to have been at fault.

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doctrine of inscrutable fault

Question 16

liability a principle of maritime law that limits the liability of the shipowner to the value of the vessel, earned freight, and the proceeds of insurance, if any.

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doctrine of limited

Question 17

jurisdiction does not warrant a court to arrogate unto itself the authority to resolve a controversy the jurisdiction over which is initially lodged with an administrative body of special competence.

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Doctrine of primary

Question 18

as evidence consists of writings or any material containing letters, words, numbers, figures, symbols, or other modes of written expressions offered as part of its content. it is a deed, instrument or other paper by which something is proved, evidenced or set forth. it is a writing or instrument by which a fact may be proved and affirmed.

Answer 18

document

Question 19

a bill with documentary attachments (e.g., invoice or bill of lading) when presented for acceptance or payments.

Answer 19

documentary bill of exchange

Question 20

a document (e.g., a certificate of approval of the container) fastened to a container door.

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document holder

Question 21

a mode of payment wherein the shipping documents are released to the importer upon his acceptance of the draft. This is risky on the part of the exporter since he losses control of the goods before receipt of payment.

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documents against acceptance

Question 22

a kind of collection of payment at sight, meaning that if the importer and exporter so agree, payment is made immediately upon receipt of drafts and shipping documents by the importer’s bank.

Answer 22

documents against payments

Question 23

items generally considered as business, inter-office, or personal in character, and without commercial value. These include diplomatic bags*and pouches with official seal and international letter-mail (excluding parcels), for entry into the Philippine postal system.

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documents consignment

Question 24

merchandise such as hardware, tools, gardening supplies, sawn wood, parquet flooring, wallpaper, floor and wall tiles, and similar articles used for home improvement.

Answer 24

do-it-yourself articles

Question 25

a draft billed in dollar.

Answer 25

dollar draft