Bill of Lading (BOL)
A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier or its agent that serves as a receipt of goods, as well as a contract of carriage outlining the terms and conditions of the transportation.
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Rules of Origin
Rules of Origin refer to the criteria and regulations used to determine the national source or origin of a product, which is essential for applying tariffs, trade preferences, and other trade-related measures.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The World Trade Organization is an international organization that regulates and facilitates global trade by establishing rules and agreements among member countries to promote fair and predictable international commerce.
Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL)
A Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL) permits UK exports of a defined number and value of items to a specific destination for a specified amount of time. Licenses for temporary and permanent exports are normally valid for one and two years, respectively.
Proof of Delivery (POD)
The Proof of Delivery provides evidence that the goods were delivered to the final destination.
Pallet List or Packing List (PL)
A packing list is a breakdown of the actual configuration of goods in their boxes (including weight and dimensions, number of packages, etc.).
Open Individual Export License (OIEL)
An Open Individual Export Licence (OIEL) is tailored to the exporter’s needs. An OIEL allows the exporter to export multiple shipments of controlled goods to specified consignee/s in multiple countries.
Non-Resident Importer (NRI)
Non-resident Importer (NRI) is like the Importer of Record (IOR) but is used in Canada. As with an IOR, it refers to the entity which takes responsibility for the goods being imported. The NRI is responsible for clearing the goods and ensuring all compliance documents are correctly completed and filed. However, this refers specifically to […]
Importer of Record (IOR)
In importer terms, an IOR (Importer of Record) is the entity or person in the destination country responsible for ensuring compliance requirements are met for customs clearance, product classification, and the payment of duties and taxes.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code (HTS Code)
The HS (Harmonized System) or HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), is used to assign duties to a traded product and provide international trade data.
The TecEx Tariff Tracker
Tariffs are reshaping global trade. Surviving a trade war means optimized compliance and proactive mitigation. TecEx can help you!
