Customs Glossary
Términos técnicos de aduanas y comercio exterior
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.
Nationalization
Process by which imported goods are cleared and authorized to circulate freely in the domestic market.
MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature
Tariff coding used in MERCOSUR based on the Harmonized System.
Non-tariff barrier
Trade obstacle other than a tariff.
Non-Automatic License
License subject to administrative review before import authorization is granted.
Non-Tariff Measures
Requirements other than tariffs that affect trade: licenses, standards, quotas, and controls.
JavaScript Object Notation
Lightweight data interchange format used in modern APIs.
NVOCC
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier; issues transport documents and purchases space from shipping lines without owning vessels.
UN Number
Four-digit code identifying hazardous substances or articles.
Notify Party
Party to be notified upon cargo arrival, as indicated in transport documents.
International Bank Account Number
International bank account identifier used across many countries.
Notice of Readiness
Formal notice given by the vessel indicating it is ready to load or discharge cargo.