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EXW Ex Works

"Ex Works" means that the seller delivers when it places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller's premises or at another named place (i.e.,works, factory, warehouse, etc.). The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle, nor does it need to clear the goods for export, where such clearance is applicable.

FCA Free Carrier

"Free Carrier" means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer at the seller's premises or another named place. The parties are well advised to specify as clearly as possible the point within the named place of delivery, as the risk passes to the buyer at that point.

CPT Carriage Paid To

"Carriage Paid To" means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such place is agreed between parties) and that the seller must contract for and pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.

CIP Carriage And Insurance Paid To

"Carriage and Insurance Paid to" means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such place is agreed between parties) and that the seller must contract for an pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.

DAT Delivered At Terminal

"Delivered at Terminal" means that the seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the disposal of the buyer at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. "Terminal" includes a place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.

DAP Delivered At Place

"Delivered at Place" means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.

DDP Delivered Duty Paid

"Delivered Duty Paid" means that the seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination and has an obligation to clear the goods not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import and to carry out all customs formalities.

Rules for Sea and Inland Waterway Transport

FAS Free Alongside Ship

"Free Alongside Ship" means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel (e.g., on a quay or a barge) nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are alongside the ship, and the buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.

FOB Free On Board

"Free On Board" means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel, and the buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.

CFR Cost and Freight

"Cost and Freight" means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel. the seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

"Cost, Insurance and Freight" means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel. The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.
Sea Container Specifications

Dry Cargo Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement Door Open
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 2,370 21,630 5.898 2.352 2.394 33.20 2.343 2.280
40 ft 30,480 4,000 26,480 12.031 2.352 2.394 67.74 2.343 2.280
Characteristics
Manufactured from either Aluminium or steel, they are suitable for most types of cargo / general cargo. Aluminium containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel containers have a slightly larger internal cube.

Regrigerated Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement Door Open
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 3,050 20,950 5.449 2.290 2.244 26.70 2.276 2.261
40 ft 30,480 4,520 25,960 11.690 2.250 2.247 57.10 2.280 2.205
Characteristics
Recommended for delicate cargo. Bottom-air delivery system ensures refrigerated cargo reaches its destination in optimum condition.

Open Top Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement Door Open
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 2,580 21,420 5.629 2.212 2.311 32.00 2.330 2.263
40 ft 30,480 4,290 26,190 11.763 2.212 2.311 65.40 2.330 2.263
Characteristics
Allowing cargo to be loaded from the top, open to containers are particularly suitable for bulky cargo such as machinery.
They are fitted with a PVC tarpaulin cover and attachable bows with cable sealing devices.
The container doors can be removed to make the stuffing of cargo more convenient. Manufactured from steel

Flat Rack Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3)
20 ft 30,480 2,900 27,580 5.624 2.236 2.234 27.90
40 ft 34,000 5,870 28,130 11.786 2.236 1.968 51.90
Characteristics
Flatracks are especially suited to heavy loads or cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery.
There are collapsible and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. Manufactured from steel.

Garment Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement Door Open
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 2,240 21,760 5.898 2.352 2.394 33.20 2.343 2.280
40 ft 30,480 3,885 26,595 12.031 2.352 2.394 67.74 2.343 2.280
Characteristics
Use for all kinds of garment. The containers are specially designed for garment product and related industry. There are some options of using a string or bar system or a combination of both. The container allow increased flexibility, greater load Internal Capacity and savings on transportation and handling cost.

High Cube Containers
Dimensions
Type Container Weight Interior Measurement Door Open
Gross (kg) Tare(kg) Net (kg) Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m3) Width (m) Height (m)
40 ft 30,480 3,980 26,500 12.031 2.352 2.698 76.30 2.340 2.585
45 ft 30,480 4,800 25,680 13.544 2.352 2.698 86.00 2.340 2.585
Characteristics
With high cube containers, you gain an extra foot in height compared with general-purpose containers. Ideal for light, voluminous cargo or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers come in steel and aluminium.
Useful Links

United States Customs and Border Protection

United Sates Food and Drug Administration
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United Sates International Trade Commission

Consumer Product Safety Commission
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United States Fish and Wildlife

Federal Communications Commission
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Customer Forms
Power of Attorney
Service and Repayment Agreement