Customs Glossary

Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior

Landed Cost

Total delivered cost at destination, including product, freight, insurance, duties, taxes, and related expenses.

Packing List

Detailed breakdown of packages, weights, dimensions, and cargo contents.

Less than Container Load

Cargo that shares a container with goods from other clients.

Lead Time

Total time spanning order placement, production, shipment, and final delivery.

Import License

Prior authorization required to import certain goods.

Non-Automatic License

License subject to administrative review before import authorization is granted.

Letter of Credit

Bank commitment to make payment contingent on the compliant presentation of documents.

Extensible Markup Language

Structured format used in documents, APIs, and electronic messages.

Letter of Indemnity

Indemnity letter used to cover certain documentary or operational risks.

Free Alongside Ship

The seller delivers the goods alongside the vessel at the port of shipment.

Logistics Hub

Node for the concentration and redistribution of cargo.

Latin American Integration Association

Latin American regional body for trade agreements and trade preferences.

Laytime

Agreed time allowed for loading or unloading a vessel before demurrage is incurred.