Customs Glossary
Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior
Free Trade Agreement
Agreement to reduce or eliminate trade barriers between parties.
Customs Authority
Public authority that controls the entry and exit of goods and enforces customs regulations.
Authorized Economic Operator
Trusted operator approved by customs under established security and compliance standards.
Anti-Dumping Duty
Duty or measure applied to offset proven dumping practices.
Application Programming Interface (API)
Interface that enables systems to automatically exchange data and services.
Air Waybill
Air transport document and contract between shipper and carrier.
Despatch Advice
EDI message notifying dispatch with details of the goods shipped.
Receiving Advice
EDI message confirming receipt of goods.
Application Identifier
GS1 prefix that defines the meaning and format of a data element, such as GTIN, batch number, or expiry date.
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Foundation agreement of the multilateral merchandise trade system.
Trade Facilitation Agreement
WTO agreement to streamline customs clearance, transparency, and border cooperation.
Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Rules governing sanitary and phytosanitary measures that affect trade.
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade
Rules on technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures.
Customs Valuation Agreement
International rules for determining the customs value of imported goods.
International Air Transport Association
Global airline association setting air cargo standards, AWB, and e-AWB.
Revenue and Customs Control Agency
Argentine agency responsible for national taxes and foreign trade control.
Tariff
Duty applied to imports or exports, usually based on tariff classification.
Temporary Admission
Temporary entry of goods with total or partial suspension of duties under specific conditions.
Advanced Cargo Information
Pre-arrival or pre-loading cargo information submitted before arrival or shipment.
Anti-Dumping Agreement
WTO rules governing the investigation and application of anti-dumping duties.
Agreement on Rules of Origin
WTO agreement addressing criteria and disciplines for non-preferential rules of origin.
Agreement on Safeguards
WTO rules governing temporary measures in response to unforeseen surges in imports.
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement)
WTO rules governing subsidies and countervailing measures.
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
WTO agreement on intellectual property rights in the context of international trade.
Customs and Border Protection
U.S. federal agency responsible for border control and customs enforcement.
ATA Carnet
International document allowing the temporary admission of goods without immediate payment of duties.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Forum for economic and trade cooperation among Asia-Pacific economies.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Southeast Asian bloc with trade agreements and economic cooperation frameworks.
African Continental Free Trade Area
Continental free trade agreement across Africa.
Automated Commercial Environment
U.S. customs and trade system used for filings and data submissions.
Automated Manifest System
U.S. system for advance manifest information submission.
Actual Time of Arrival
Actual date and time of arrival.
Actual Time of Departure
Actual date and time of departure.
General Rate Increase
General rate increase announced by shipping lines.
General Agreement on Trade in Services
Multilateral agreement governing international trade in services.
Latin American Integration Association
Latin American regional body for trade agreements and trade preferences.
Advance Payment
Payment made in advance before shipment or delivery of goods.
Notice of Readiness
Formal notice given by the vessel indicating it is ready to load or discharge cargo.