Customs Glossary
Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior
Authorized Economic Operator
Trusted operator approved by customs under established security and compliance standards.
Origin of Goods
Country where the goods were wholly obtained or substantially transformed.
International Maritime Organization
Specialized agency regulating maritime safety, security, and pollution prevention.
World Customs Organization
International reference body for customs cooperation, nomenclature, and standards.
World Trade Organization
Organization that administers multilateral trade rules between countries.
Delivery Order
Order issued to release goods from a carrier, warehouse, or shipping line.
International Organization for Standardization
International entity that publishes technical standards used in trade, quality, packaging, and data.
World Health Organization
International public health body, relevant for sanitary products and medicines.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
UN agency linked to food, agriculture, and food security.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Body that produces analysis, standards, and economic policy and trade recommendations.
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Office that leads U.S. trade policy and trade negotiations.
Open Account
Open account sale: the buyer pays after receiving the goods or invoice.