Customs paperwork
Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000252
The set of documents required by a country's customs authority to allow the import or export of goods across its borders. This documentation provides detailed information about the shipment, including its origin, contents, value, and destination, for purposes of taxation, security screening, and statistical tracking. Key documents include the commercial invoice, bill of lading or air waybill, packing list, and certificate of origin.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LOG-000252 |
|---|---|
| Field | Logistics and supply chain |
Record as JSON
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/customs-paperwork/"
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Record 77 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.