Customs Glossary
Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior
UN/EDIFACT
United Nations international standard for EDI messages.
UN/LOCODE
United Nations code for identifying locations used in trade and transport.
United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business
Centre that develops recommendations, standards, and data models for international trade.
Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU)
Unit of measurement equivalent to a 40-foot container.
UN Number
Four-digit code identifying hazardous substances or articles.
Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP)
ICC rules governing documentary letters of credit.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
UN regional body that hosts UN/CEFACT and issues trade facilitation recommendations.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UN body focused on trade, development, investment, and the digital economy.
European Union
Economic and political union with a customs union, common market, and its own trade regulations.
UN Layout Key
International standard model for the harmonization of trade documents.
Uniform Rules for Collections
ICC rules governing documentary collections.
Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees
ICC rules governing independent demand guarantees.