These are the acronyms that refer to the Convention on the International Transport of Goods by Road. An agreement that must be known to control the matter, since it regulates the processing of orders and responsibilities for delays, loss or damage to the merchandise, among other issues. An agreement that also establishes possible claims and, therefore, of essential knowledge on the part of the carriers.
The Air Waybil, also known as the "air waybill", is the document to be processed when international transport is to be carried out through an airplane. It is the acknowledgement of receipt of this transport of goods by air.
This is the master air waybill which is completed and signed by the carrier. A guide, attached to the IATA, which protects the recipient in case of mishaps or damage to the goods during transport or transit.
It is another of the modalities of the Air Waybill. In this case the document is issued by the freight forwarder or by the IATA agent. This document, however, does not represent ownership of the goods.
It is the receipt or document that is given to the one who ships the merchandise precisely for those goods shipped. To have this document is to have title to the goods, something that directly affects and hence its importance in the documentary payment methods.
It is one of the indispensable terms because it is the commercial document that proves the delivery of a good. The recipient of the goods must sign it to record in writing that the goods have been received. It is therefore documentary proof of a delivery.
It is a document of great importance because it is essential to bring goods into countries with which there is already agreement on the subject. Through this document the importer can also achieve a tariff reduction, hence its importance.
It is the movement certificate which is equivalent to the certificate of origin in trade between EU Member States and in Turkey. A document also justifying the payment of duties.
Although it may be confused with other terms, in this case it is an internal communication system to be able to communicate carriers and the switchboard in any case.
Although it may be confused with other terms, in this case it is an internal communication system to be able to communicate carriers and the switchboard in any case.
They are the authorizations of independent or global charges. A power granted to the authorities. The power by which customs can handle shipments in import and export procedures.
At the time of transport and taking into account the quantity of goods to be transported internationally, this transport will be done in a container or through a groupage - a shared container -. When you have a cubicle of more than 15m³ an FCL is sent and when the quantity is smaller it is advisable to send an LCL.
Depending on the type of product, its weight, the volume of load, the value of the product, the origin of the goods and the destination, among others, one means of transport or another will be better. Speed and timing are other aspects that will determine whether transport is by land, sea or air. A framework in which it is already known that air transport is not suitable for large loads, as the maritime one is not for urgent loads.
Nowadays you can import almost anything. Except for the exceptions marked by countries. So if before the import of animals was free, today has serious limitations. To know what can and cannot be imported you have to consult the legislation of each country and the products in which there is an interest because the answer to this question is a 'depends'.
It is a very related answer. Although the general list is very extensive, to get an idea we can say that you can not import precious stones, certain amounts of cash, animals, human remains, drugs or tobacco, among many others.
It is the authorized representative responsible for facilitating the import and export of products or goods, ensuring that the transaction is subject to regulations and customs inspection and restrictions.
To advise a customer about goods, taxes and compliance. It is also a necessary figure in logistics work for carriers or as a representative of the importer or exporter when necessary. Paying taxes on behalf of the importer and issuing certificates are other functions for which a customs agent may be required.
It is an identifying number for any exporter or importer, without which you cannot operate in a customs clearance. Once you have your EORI number processed in your first transaction in Spain, this will already be valid for all operations in the member states.
The processing of customs for imports and exports before the tax office of the same. A SAD procedure in which the tax settlement is issued after authorization for the transport of the goods. The conformity or green channel, the requirement of documentation or orange channel and the review of the goods or red channel are the channels of this customs clearance possible.
The goods to be transported are classified in tariff headings as identification or classification. From this classification are determined the taxes and tariffs to pay for them.
This is the regime under which goods can be transported outside the Member States and must be taxed. Under this procedure, these goods may even be moved within the territory of destination without payment. It is a temporary regime. Export can be between several EU countries and re-import, more than the same.
The general system governing the introduction of goods from third parties in our country and which is exempt from the payment of taxes or existing tariffs. "Processing operations" under this procedure are responsible for clearing transactions involving products exported outside the customs territory.
This regime governs the use and allows transport within the Community customs territory. A use exempted in whole or in part from import duties (including VAT) and not marked by policies on the transport of non-Community goods. This scheme must be authorised for a specified period of time.
Is a document of admission goods of a temporary nature and valid in the countries attached to the chain with the same name of the document. It is a document similar to what is known as national export and import documents but with a lower cost. A document that can also be used in many countries and which involves savings in the guarantee deposits.
Although these tariffs depend on several factors, in general the price of the product must be added to the price of tariffs stipulated by the EU, VAT on imports, fees and customs expenses to which another 21% must be taxed. Tariffs are calculated on the basis of the price of imported goods.
The HS code is a specific and internationally unitary code by the World Customs Organization, which is intended to identify the product being transported.
It is a VAT option available to importers who will be able to settle the tax on a monthly basis through a different model than the payments of the other tariffs.
Intrasat is the documentation to be submitted when there is a natural or legal person in an exchange of goods between our country and an EU state. It is presented in deliveries of goods in which it mediates person or company as well as in the acquisitions. There are a number of transactions exempt from this procedure.
These are the areas of the Community customs territory, separated from the rest where all kinds of goods can be transported and kept there for an unlimited period. During the period of stay in the free zone, the goods are not subject to import duties or levies.
This anglicism refers to the monitoring of a freight transport. It is a number linked to a tracking that is intended to know all the data of the state of transport of that merchandise. A fact that can be consulted precisely for that purpose.
It is one of the three most important figures in the world of international shipping in particular. Thus the shipper is the shipper or the one who makes the shipment of the goods.
Another of the great terms to know along with the previous one. In this case, the consignee will be the owner of the merchandise at the destination. It is usually the importer or the buyer of the goods being transported.
It is a reservation of space that is usually made in transport, especially in maritime. An agreement between the sender and the shipping company. An agreement that guarantees efficient management and makes the control of goods optimal.
Like Anglicism, the word is used in the context of reservations and the scheduling of shipments by carriers. Again a fundamental aspect in the logistics of any company dedicated to international transport.
This is a common list for the export of goods, especially when such transport is to non-EU countries. A list of the contents of each of the packages or containers and that must be filled by those who send the goods. It is a very useful listing in the preparation of invoices, for example.
Incoterms are the international terms of trade that establish the defined criteria on the distribution of expenses and the transmission of risks. Criteria that have to be accepted between the buyer and the seller in an international sales contract. These incoterms regulate between the parties four fundamental aspects in any international transport contract:
An ATA notebook is a document of admission goods of a temporary nature and valid in the countries attached to the chain with the same name of the document. It is a document similar to what is known as national export and import documents but with a lower cost. A document that can also be used in many countries and which involves savings in the guarantee deposits.
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