Shipping Glossary
Cube OutA Container reaching its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit |
Cubic FootA volume of measurement that equals 1,728 cubic inches |
Cubic Meter35.314 cubic ft |
CUCCHASSIS USAGE CHARGE |
CUFNEGAT. CURR. ADJ. FACTOR |
Custom HouseA U.S. Treasury Department office where duties, etc., on foreign shipments are handled |
Custom House BrokerA person or firm engaged in entering and clearing goods cross border, licensed by the treasury department of their country when required |
Custom$s Approval Platesee Containing the custom's approval number, type and works number of the container. This plate must be affixed to all sealed containers. It confirms the sealability of containers |
Customs1. Term used for import turnover tax. Import levy based on a tariff, e.g. the joint customs tariffs of the EC. The tax is charged for goods imported from third countries and serves the purpose of economic protection against foreign competitors. 2. Inch. British measuring unit. 1 inch = 25.4 mm |
Customs ApplicationUnless exceptional regulations are applicable, the application must be made in writing and defines the type of customs treatment inclusive of place and date of the party involved with customs |