Customs Glossary

Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior

Air Waybill

Air transport document and contract between shipper and carrier.

GS1

Global organization and standards system for identification, data capture, and supply chain data sharing.

GS1 Digital Link

Standard for encoding GS1 identifiers within a web URI.

GS1-128

GS1 linear barcode symbology for encoding data such as GTIN, batch, expiry date, and SSCC using application identifiers.

Global Location Number

GS1 key used to identify legal entities, physical locations, or functions.

Global Trade Item Number

GS1 key used to uniquely identify products or trade items.

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Foundation agreement of the multilateral merchandise trade system.

General Directorate of Customs

Argentine customs authority operating within ARCA.

GS1 DataMatrix

GS1 two-dimensional barcode used for small products, healthcare, and traceability.

Generalized System of Preferences

Scheme by which developed countries grant preferential tariff treatment to developing countries.

General Rate Increase

General rate increase announced by shipping lines.

General Agreement on Trade in Services

Multilateral agreement governing international trade in services.