Goods description
Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000133
A detailed statement on shipping and customs documents that clearly identifies the nature, quantity, and characteristics of items in a consignment. This description must be specific enough for customs officials to verify the contents against the declaration and determine the correct tariff classification. The description is matched against a Harmonized System (HS) code for international tariff and statistical purposes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LOG-000133 |
|---|---|
| Field | Logistics and supply chain |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-LOG-000133",
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"definition": "A detailed statement on shipping and customs documents that clearly identifies the nature, quantity, and characteristics of items in a consignment. This description must be specific enough for customs officials to verify the contents against the declaration and determine the correct tariff classification. The description is matched against a Harmonized System (HS) code for international tariff and statistical purposes.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/goods-description/"
}
Record 144 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.