Seller delivers goods on board a vessel at the named port of shipment; risk passes when goods are on board.

Seller pays cost + insurance + freight to destination port; risk passes when goods are on board at origin.

Seller makes goods available at their premises; buyer bears all costs and risks from that point.

Seller delivers goods cleared for import at destination; highest obligation on seller.

Seller delivers goods, cleared for export, to a named destination; buyer clears for import.

Seller delivers goods, cleared for export, to a carrier named by the buyer.

Consolidated shipment where multiple shippers share container space.

Single shipper's goods fill the container.

International product classification code used to determine duty, GST and compliance requirements.

Mandatory Indian certification for specific products (electronics, toys, cement, etc.).

Mandatory marking for specific products entering the EEA, indicating conformity with EU directives.

Saudi Arabia conformity scheme (SABER portal) for regulated products.

US regulator for electronic equipment emitting radio frequency.

EU directive restricting use of hazardous materials in electronics.

EU regulation on chemical substances.

Statistical sampling standard (ANSI Z1.4 / ISO 2859) to accept or reject production lots.

Mid-production inspection catching defects before the run completes.

Final inspection before sealing the container.

Preferential Certificate of Origin for ASEAN-China FTA benefits.

Preferential Certificate of Origin for GSP beneficiary countries.

Document proving origin of goods, required for preferential duty rates.

Legal document between shipper and carrier; title document.

Issued by freight forwarder to actual shipper/consignee.

Issued by the shipping carrier to the freight forwarder.

Authorisation to release cargo at destination without presenting original BL.

Second set of BLs issued to change shipper/consignee/port details.

Volume measurement for LCL freight pricing. 1 CBM = 1m × 1m × 1m.

~28 CBM usable. Standard container.

~58 CBM usable. Standard.

~68 CBM usable. Taller than standard 40ft.

Fee charged by carrier for container detention at port beyond free time.

Fee for holding the container outside the port beyond free time.

US CBP requirement filed 24h before vessel loading.

Document detailing chemical product hazards, required for dangerous goods shipping.

Document verifying product specification, common for chemicals, food, pharma.

Custom die or mould used for product manufacturing; ownership should be negotiated.

Smallest quantity a factory will produce in a single order.

Smallest carton packing quantity.

Contract to protect confidential information, critical for OEM/ODM.

Draft invoice issued before confirming an order.

Bank wire transfer, standard payment method for China trade.

Bank-issued payment guarantee; reduces non-performance risk.

ICC-published rules defining delivery, risk and cost responsibilities (v.2020 current).

India's regulatory framework for foreign exchange transactions.

Mandatory 10-digit code for any Indian entity importing/exporting.

Bank code required for customs clearance in India.

Licensed agent for customs clearance at destination port.

Dry port for customs clearance, away from seaport.

Facility for stuffing/destuffing LCL cargo near the seaport.

Products requiring IMDG-compliant shipping (batteries, chemicals).

Importing with intent to export, common in UAE free zones for 0% duty.