HS Codes for Pipes, Valves, Fittings, Piping
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, which is also called Harmonized System (HS) of tariff nomenclature, is a recognized international standardization system to classify products exchanged internationally. The nomenclature foresees 21 sections, subdivided into 96 chapters and…
Pallets Sizes
Pallets are flat (wooden, plastic or metallic) shapes used to move the goods around the world. TYPES While most pallets are made of wood, other materials are used: plastic, metal, paper and cardboard and other recycled materials….
Containers Sizes and Weights
There are different container types used for sea and land transportation. They differ by shape (standard, open top, flat-rack), length (20 and 40 feet) and by loading capacity (net and gross). In this article, we illustrate the sizes…
Certificate of Origin and Form-A COO
The Certificate of Origin (COO) is a document issued and attested by a Chamber of Commerce in the exporter’s country that states the origin (or the preferential origin) of the shipped goods. COOs are needed by customs to…
Bill of Lading (BL and AWB)
The Bill of Lading (“B/L”) is a negotiable document issued when goods are transported by sea. Being the B/L a negotiable instrument (represents the ownership of the goods) it may be endorsed and transferred to a third party…
Third Party Inspection Certificate (TPI)
A third-party inspection occurs when the goods manufactured (or shipped) by an exporter are subject to different types (and levels) of verifications by an independent, neutral and technically qualified inspection company, which is chosen by the parties and…
Mill Test Certificate (MTC, MTR)
A Mill Test Report (MTR), often also called Mill Test Certificate (MTC), Inspection Certificate or Certificate of Test, is a quality assurance document (issued by a manufacturer, or mill, to a distributor, stockholder, reseller or end user) that certifies the…
Packing List and Delivery Note
Packing list and delivery note are common shipping documents for project business. A packing list is a document, issued by the seller, that outlines the items of a shipment and their packaging. A delivery note is a document…
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