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Tail gate exam

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000217

A type of physical inspection conducted by customs officials at the port of entry, where a portion of the cargo in a container is unloaded for examination. This inspection is less extensive than a full devanning but allows authorities to verify declarations and check for contraband. It is a common procedure for shipments flagged for closer scrutiny.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000217
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000217",
  "term": "Tail gate exam",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A type of physical inspection conducted by customs officials at the port of entry, where a portion of the cargo in a container is unloaded for examination. This inspection is less extensive than a full devanning but allows authorities to verify declarations and check for contraband. It is a common procedure for shipments flagged for closer scrutiny.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/tail-gate-exam/"
}

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