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Nomenclature of the Customs Cooperation CouncilThe Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system know as the Harmonized System |
Non-LienCarrier's waiver of his right to lien on the cargo |
Non-Negotiable/Straight Consignment B/LFile copy. Used when goods are consigned directly to a named consignee and not negotiable |
NorthboundShipping traffic in Northern direction |
Northern Range USATerm used for the ports at the East Cost from Portland (Maine) to Cape Hatteras |
NOS/NESNot otherwise specified/Not elsewhere specified. This term often appears in ocean or airfreight tariffs respectively. If no rate for the specific commodity shipped appears in the tariff, then a general class rate (for example, "printed matter NES") will apply. Such rates usually are higher than rates for specific commodities |
NoseFront of a container or trailer ? opposite the tail |
Notify AddressNotify address of the person who must be notified of the arrival of the cargo in the port of destination, stated in the B/L |
NOXNITROGEN OXIDE SURCHARGE |
NPZNorth Pacific |
