Factored credit note_credit note related to assigned invoice(s).

Safety of radio certificate_document certifying the safety of a ship's radio facilities to a specified date.

Multimodal transport document (generic)_document/message which evidences a multimodal transport contract, the taking in charge of the goods by the multimodal transport operator, and an undertaking by him to deliver the goods in accordance with the terms of the contract. (international convention on multimodal transport of goods).

Delivery just-in-time_usage of deljit-message.

Customs declaration (post parcels)_document/message which, according to article 106 of the "agreement concerning postal parcels" under the upu convention, must accompany post parcels and in which the contents of such parcels are specified.

Quantity valuation request_document/message providing an initial assessment, by quantity, of the completed work for a construction contract.

Proforma invoice_document/message serving as a preliminary invoice, containing - on the whole - the same information as the final invoice, but not actually claiming payment.

Insurer's invoice_document/message issued by an insurer specifying the cost of an insurance which has been effected and claiming payment therefor.

Empty container bill_bill of lading indicating an empty container.

Despatch note model t2l_ascertainment that the declared goods were originally produced in an ec country. may only be used for goods that are loaded on one single means of transport in one single departure point for one single delivery point.

Goods receipt_document/message issued by a port, warehouse/shed, or terminal operator acknowledging receipt of goods specified therein on conditions stated or referred to in the document.

Certificate of origin_document/message identifying goods, in which the authority or body authorized to issue it certifies expressly that the goods to which the certificate relates originate in a specific country. the word "country" may include a group of countries, a region or a part of a country. this certificate may also include a declaration by the manufacturer, producer, supplier, exporter or other competent person.

Application for banker's guarantee_document/message whereby a customer requests his bank to issue a guarantee in favour of a nominated party in another country, stating the amount and currency and the specific conditions of the guarantee.

Banker's guarantee_document/message in which a bank undertakes to pay out a limited amount of money to a designated party, on conditions stated therein (other than those laid down in the uniform customs practice).

Bill of lading_negotiable document/message which evidences a contract of carriage by sea and the taking over or loading of goods by carrier, and by which carrier undertakes to deliver goods against surrender of the document. a provision in the document that goods are to be delivered to the order of a named person, or to order, or to bearer, constitutes such an undertaking.

Master air waybill_document/message made out by or on behalf of the agent/consolidator which evidences the contract between the agent/consolidator and carrier(s) for carriage of goods over routes of the carrier(s) for a consignment consisting of goods originated by more than one shipper (iata).

Ready for despatch advice_document/message issued by a supplier informing a buyer that goods ordered are ready for despatch.

Spot order_document/message ordering the remainder of a production's batch.

Party information_document/message providing basic data concerning a party.

Documentary credit application_document/message whereby a bank is requested to issue a documentary credit on the conditions specified therein.

Delivery notice (rail transport)_document/message created by the consignor or by the departure station, joined to the transport or sent to the consignee, giving the possibility to the consignee or the arrival station to attest the delivery of the goods. the document must be returned to the consignor or to the departure station.

Customs declaration without item detail_cusdec transmission that does not include data from the item detail section of the message.

Packing instructions_document/message within an enterprise giving instructions on how goods are to be packed.

Repair order_document/message to order repair of goods.

Tif form_international customs transit document by which the sender declares goods for carriage by rail in accordance with the provisions of the 1952 international convention to facilitate the crossing of frontiers for goods carried by rail (tif convention of uic).

Combined certificate of value and origin_document identifying goods, in which the authority empowered to issue it certifies expressly that the goods to which the respective goods originate in a specific (part of or group of) country(ies). it also states the price and/or costs of the goods with the purpose of determining the customs value.

Application for phytosanitary certificate_document/message submitted to a competent body by party requesting a phytosanitary certificate to be issued.

Documentary credit transfer advice_document/message whereby a bank advises that (part of) a documentary credit is being or has been transferred in favour of a second beneficiary.

Forwarder's advice to import agent_document/message issued by a freight forwarder in an exporting country advising his counterpart in an importing country about the forwarding of goods described therein.

Bill of exchange_document/message, issued and signed in conformity with the applicable legislation, which contains an unconditional order whereby the drawer directs the drawee to pay a definite sum of money to the payee or to his order, on demand or at a definite time, against the surrender of the document itself.

Goods receipt, carriage_document/message issued by a carrier or a carrier's agent, acknowledging receipt for carriage of goods specified therein on conditions stated or referred to in the document, enabling the carrier to issue a transport document.

Documents presentation form_document/message whereby a draft or similar instrument and/or commercial documents are presented to a bank for acceptance, discounting, negotiation, payment or collection, whether or not against a documentary credit.

Extended payment order_document/message containing information needed to initiate the payment. it may cover the financial settlement for several commercial trade transactions, which it is possible to specify in a special payments detail part. it is an instruction to the ordered bank to arrange for the payment of one specified amount to the beneficiary.

Manufacturing instructions_document/message issued within an enterprise to initiate the manufacture of goods to be offered for sale.

Forwarder's bill of lading_non-negotiable document issued by a freight forwarder evidencing a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and the taking over or loading of the goods by the freight forwarder, and by which the freight forwarder undertakes to deliver the goods to the consignee named in the document.

Debit note_document/message for providing debit information to the relevant party.

Bordereau_document/message used in road transport, listing the cargo carried on a road vehicle, often referring to appended copies of road consignment note.

Insurance declaration sheet (bordereau)_a document/message used when an insured reports to his insurer details of individual shipments which are covered by an insurance contract - an open cover or a floating policy - between the parties.

Product specification report_report providing specification values of products.

Query_self-explanatory

Goods declaration for exportation_document/message by which goods are declared for export customs clearance, conforming to the layout key set out at appendix i to annex c.1 concerning outright exportation to the kyoto convention (ccc). within a customs union, "for despatch" may have the same meaning as "for exportation".

Loadline document_document specifying the limit of a ship's legal submersion under various conditions.

Tax invoice_an invoice for tax purposes.

Stores requisition_document/message issued within an enterprise ordering the taking out of stock of goods.

Delivery release_document/message issued by a buyer releasing the despatch of goods after receipt of the ready for despatch advice from the seller.

Customs immediate release declaration_document/message issued by an importer notifying customs that goods have been removed from an importing means of transport to the importer's premises under a customs-approved arrangement for immediate release, or requesting authorization to do so.

Direct payment valuation request_request to establish a direct payment valuation.

Lease invoice_usage of invoic-message for goods in leasing contracts.

Advice of collection_document that is joined to the transport or sent by separate means, giving to the departure rail organization the proof that the cash-on delivery amount has been encashed by the arrival rail organization before reimbursement of the consignor.

Charges note_document used by the rail organization to indicate freight charges or additional charges in each case where the departure station is not able to calculate the charges for the total voyage (e.g. tariff not yet updated, part of voyage not covered by the tariff). this document must be considered as joined to the transport.

Delivery instructions_document/message issued by a buyer giving instructions regarding the details of the delivery of goods ordered.

First sample test report_self explanatory.

Value declaration_document/message in which a declarant (importer) states the invoice or other price (e.g. selling price, price of identical goods), and specifies costs for freight, insurance and packing, etc., terms of delivery and payment, any relationship with the trading partner, etc., for the purpose of determining the customs value of goods imported.

Payment valuation_document/message establishing the financial elements of a situation of works.

Operating instructions_self explanatory.

Escort official recognition_document/message which gives right to the owner to exert all functions normally transferred to a guard in a train by which an escorted consignment is transported.

Government contract_description to be provided.

Swap order_document/message informing buyer or seller of the replacement of goods previously ordered.

Control document t5_control document (export declaration) used particularly in case of re-sending without use with only vat collection, refusal, unconformity with contract etc.

Purchase order change request_change to an purchase order already sent.

Embargo permit_document/message giving the permission to export specified goods.

Advice of distribution of documents_document/message in which the party responsible for the issue of a set of trade documents specifies the various recipients of originals and copies of these documents, with an indication of the number of copies distributed to each of them.

Packing list_document/message specifying the distribution of goods in individual packages (in trade environment the despatch advice message is used for the packing list).

Forwarder's warehouse receipt_document/message issued by a forwarder acting as warehouse keeper acknowledging receipt of goods placed in a warehouse, and stating or referring to the conditions which govern the warehousing and the release of goods. the document contains detailed provisions regarding the rights of holders-by-endorsement, transfer of ownership, etc. e.g. fiata-fwr.

Declaration of origin_appropriate statement as to the origin of the goods, made in connection with their exportation by the manufacturer, producer, supplier, exporter or other competent person on the commercial invoice or any other document relating to the goods (ccc).

Road consignment note_transport document/message which evidences a contract between a carrier and a sender for the carriage of goods by road (generic term). remark: for international road traffic, this document must contain at least the particulars prescribed by the convention on the contract for the international carriage of goods by road (cmr).

Receipt (customs)_receipt for customs duty/tax/fee paid.

Shipping instructions_document/message advising details of cargo and exporter's requirements for its physical movement.

Consignment order_order to deliver goods into stock with agreement on payment when goods are sold out of this stock.

Ec carnet_ec customs transit document issued by ec customs authorities for transit and/or temporary user of goods within the ec.

Weight list_document/message specifying the weight of goods.

Sanitary certificate_document/message issued by the competent authority in the exporting country evidencing that alimentary and animal products, including dead animals, are fit for human consumption, and giving details, when relevant, of controls undertaken.

Documentary credit_document/message in which a bank states that it has issued a documentary credit under which the beneficiary is to obtain payment, acceptance or negotiation on compliance with certain terms and conditions and against presentation of stipulated documents and such drafts as may be specified. the credit may or may not be confirmed by another bank.

Forwarder's invoice_invoice issued by a freight forwarder specifying services rendered and costs incurred and claiming payment therefor.

Financial statement of account_statement giving the status of a financial account.

Waybill_non-negotiable document evidencing the contract for the transport of cargo.

Crew's effects declaration_declaration to customs regarding the personal effects of crew members aboard the conveyance; equivalent to imo fal 4.

Interim application for payment_document/message containing a provisional assessment in support of a request for payment for completed work for a construction contract.

Offer/quotation_document/message which , with a view to concluding a contract, sets out the conditions under which the goods are offered.

House bill of lading_the bill of lading issued not by the carrier but by the freight forwarder/consolidator known by the carrier.

Credit note_document/message for providing credit information to the relevant party.

Cargo manifest_listing of goods comprising the cargo carried in a means of transport or in a transport-unit. the cargo manifest gives the commercial particulars of the goods, such as transport document numbers, consignors, consignees, shipping marks, number and kind of packages and descriptions and quantities of the goods.

Despatch note (post parcels)_document/message which, according to article 106 of the "agreement concerning postal parcels" under the upu convention, is to accompany post parcels.

Test report_report providing the results of a test session.

Tax calculation/confirmation response (customs)_tax calculation/confirmation response message to permit the transfer of data from customs to the transmitter of the previous message.

Tax declaration (general)_document/message containing a general tax declaration.

Unpriced tender boq_document/message providing a detailed, quantity based specification, issued in an unpriced form to invite tender prices. boq means: bill of quantity.

Remittance advice_document/message advising of the remittance of payment.

Instructions for bank transfer_document/message containing instructions from a customer to his bank to pay an amount in a specified currency to a nominated party in another country by a method either specified (e.g. teletransmission, air mail) or left to the discretion of the bank.

Mate's receipt_document/message issued by a ship's officer to acknowledge that a specified consignment has been received on board a vessel, and the apparent condition of the goods; enabling the carrier to issue a bill of lading.

Prepayment invoice_an invoice to pay amounts for goods and services in advance; these amounts will be subtracted from the final invoice.

Notice of circumstances preventing delivery (goods)_request made by the carrier to the sender, or, as the case may be, the consignee, for instructions as to the disposal of the consignment when circumstances prevent delivery and the return of the goods has not been requested by the consignor in the transport document.

Cover note_document/message issued by an insurer (insurance broker, agent, etc.) to notify the insured that his insurance have been carried out.

Document response (customs)_document response message to permit the transfer of data from customs to the transmitter of the previous message.

Certificate of quality_certificate certifying the quality of goods, services etc.

Foreign exchange permit_document/message issued by the competent body authorizing an importer/buyer to transfer an amount of foreign exchange to an exporter/seller in payment for goods.

Goods control certificate_document/message issued by a competent body evidencing the quality of the goods described therein, in accordance with national or international standards, or conforming to legislation in the importing country, or as specified in the contract.

Credit advice_document/message sent by an account servicing institution to one of its account owners, to inform the account owner of an entry which has been or will be credited to its account for a specified amount on the date indicated.

Statistical and other administrative internal documents_documents/messages issued within an enterprise for the for the purpose of collection of production and other internal statistics, and for other administration purposes.

Derat document_document certifying that a ship is free of rats, valid to a specified date.

Through bill of lading_bill of lading which evidences a contract of carriage from one place to another in separate stages of which at least one stage is a sea transit, and by which the issuing carrier accepts responsibility for the carriage as set forth in the through bill of lading.

Customs delivery note_document/message whereby a customs authority releases goods under its control to be placed at the disposal of the party concerned. synonym: customs release note.

Direct payment valuation_document/message addressed, for instance, by a general contractor to the owner, in order that a direct payment be made to a subcontractor.

Cargo declaration (departure)_generic term, sometimes referred to as freight declaration, applied to the documents providing the particulars required by the customs concerning the cargo (freight) carried by commercial means of transport (ccc).

Despatch note model t1_transit declaration for goods circulating under internal community transit procedures (between ece countries).

Certificate of quantity_certificate certifying the quantity of goods, services etc.

Certificate of origin form gsp_specific form of certificate of origin for goods qualifying for preferential treatment under the generalized system of preferences (includes a combined declaration of origin and certificate, form a).

Documentary credit amendment_document/message whereby a bank notifies a beneficiary of the details of an amendment to the terms and conditions of a documentary credit.

Hire order_document/message for hiring human resources or renting goods or equipment.

Re-sending consignment note_rail consignment note prepared by the consignor for the facilitation of an eventual return to the origin of the goods.

Port charges documents_documents/messages specifying services rendered, storage and handling costs, demurrage and other charges due to the owner of goods described therein.

Certificate of origin, application for_document/message submitted to a competent body by an interested party requesting a certificate of origin to be issued in accordance with relevant criteria, and on the basis of evidence of the origin of the goods.

Documentary credit negotiation advice_document/message whereby a bank advises negotiation under a documentary credit.

Documentary credit letter of indemnity_document/message in which a beneficiary of a documentary credit accepts responsibility for non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the credit, and undertakes to refund the money received under the credit, with interest and charges accrued.

Tanker bill of lading_document which evidences a transport of liquid bulk cargo.

Insurance policy_document/message issued by the insurer evidencing an agreement to insure and containing the conditions of the agreement concluded whereby the insurer undertakes for a specific fee to indemnify the insured for the losses arising out of the perils and accidents specified in the contract.

Application for documentary credit_message with application for opening of a documentary credit.

Ata carnet_international customs document (admission temporaire / temporary admission) which, issued under the terms of the ata convention (1961), incorporates an internationally valid guarantee and may be used, in lieu of national customs documents and as security for import duties and taxes, to cover the temporary admission of goods and, where appropriate, the transit of goods. if accepted for controlling the temporary export and reimport of goods, international guarantee does not apply (ccc).

Post receipt_document/message which evidences the transport of goods by post (e.g. mail, parcel, etc.).

Documentary credit acceptance advice_document/message whereby a bank advises acceptance under a documentary credit.

Export licence, application for_application for a permit issued by a government authority permitting exportation of a specified commodity subject to specified conditions as quantity, country of destination, etc.

Bill of lading original_the original of the bill of lading issued by a transport company. when issued by the maritime industry it could signify ownership of the cargo.

Import licence_document/message issued by the competent body in accordance with import regulations in force, by which authorization is granted to a named party to import either a limited quantity of designated articles or an unlimited quantity of such articles during a limited period, under conditions specified in the document.

Blanket order_usage of document/message for general order purposes with later split into quantities and delivery dates and maybe delivery locations.

Certificate_document by means of which the documentary credit applicant specifies the conditions for the certificate and by whom the certificate is to be issued.

Phytosanitary certificate_document/message issued by the competent body in the exporting country evidencing that plants, fruit, or vegetables are free from disease and fit for consumption and giving details on fumigation or other treatment to which they may have been subjected.

Documentary credit notification_document/message issued by an advising bank in order to transmit a documentary credit to a beneficiary, or to another advising bank.

Promissory note_document/message, issued and signed in conformity with the applicable legislation, which contains an unconditional promise whereby the maker undertakes to pay a definite sum of money to the payee or to his order, on demand or at a definite time, against the surrender of the document itself.

Purchase order_document/message issued within an enterprise to initiate the purchase of articles, materials or services required for the production or manufacture of goods to be offered for sale or otherwise supplied to customers.

House waybill_the document made out by an agent/consolidator which evidences the contract between the shipper and the agent/consolidator for the arrangement of carriage of goods.

Customs declaration with commercial and item detail_cusdec transmission that includes data from both the commercial detail and item detail sections of the message.

Cartage order (local transport)_document/message giving instructions regarding local transport of goods, e.g. from the premises of an enterprise to those of a carrier undertaking further transport.

Rush order_document/message for urgent ordering.

Goods declaration for customs transit_document/message by which the sender declares goods for customs transit according to annex e.1 (concerning customs transit) to the kyoto convention (ccc).

Ship's stores declaration_declaration to customs regarding the contents of the ship's stores (equivalent to imo fal 3) i.e. goods intended for consumption by passengers/crew on board vessels, aircraft or trains, whether or not sold or landed; goods necessary for operation/maintenance of conveyance, incl. fuel/lubricants, excl. spare parts/equipment (imo).

Corrected invoice_commercial invoice that includes revised information differing from an earlier submission of the same invoice.

Freight invoice_document/message issued by a transport operation specifying freight costs and charges incurred for a transport operation and stating conditions of payment.

Single administrative document_a set of documents, replacing the various (national) forms for customs declaration within the ec, implemented on 01-01-1988.

Certificate of analysis_certificate providing the values of an analysis.

Despatch advice_document/message by means of which the seller or consignor informs the consignee about the despatch of goods.

Intrastat declaration_document/message in which a declarant provides information about goods required by the body responsible for the collection of trade statistics.

Forwarding instructions_document/message issued to a freight forwarder, giving instructions regarding the action to be taken by the forwarder for the forwarding of goods described therein.

Application for banker's draft_application by a customer to his bank to issue a banker's draft stating the amount and currency of the draft, the name of the payee and the place and country of payment.

Debit advice_advice on a debit.

Contract_document/message evidencing an agreement between the seller and the buyer for the supply of goods or services; its effects are equivalent to those of an order followed by an acknowledgement of order.

Inland waterway bill of lading_negotiable transport document made out to a named person, to order or to bearer, signed by the carrier and handed to the sender after receipt of the goods.

Goods declaration for home use_document/message by which goods are declared for import customs clearance according to annex b.1 (concerning clearance for home use) to the kyoto convention (ccc).

Goods declaration for importation_document/message by which goods are declared for import customs clearance [sister entry of 830].

Delivery order_document/message issued by a party entitled to authorize the release of goods specified therein to a named consignee, to be retained by the custodian of the goods.

Delcredere invoice_an invoice sent to the party paying for a number of buyers.

Civil liability for oil certificate_document declaring a ship owner's liability for oil propelling or carried on a vessel.

Self-billed invoice_an invoice the invoicee is producing instead of the seller.

Forwarder's certificate of transport_negotiable document/message issued by a forwarder to certify that he has taken charge of a specified consignment for despatch and delivery in accordance with the consignor's instructions, as indicated in the document, and that he accepts responsibility for delivery of the goods to the holder of the document through the intermediary of a delivery agent of his choice. e.g. fiata-fct.

Tax declaration (value added tax)_document/message in which an importer states the pertinent information required by the competent body for assessment of value-added tax.

Contract bill of quantities - boq_document/message providing a formal specification identifying quantities and prices that are the basis of a contract for a construction project. boq means: bill of quantity.

Rail consignment note (generic term)_transport document constituting a contract for the carriage of goods between the sender and the carrier (the railway). for international rail traffic, this document must conform to the model prescribed by the international conventions concerning carriage of goods by rail, e.g. cim convention, smgs convention.

Safety of equipment certificate_document certifying the safety of a ship's equipment to a specified date.

Combined transport document (generic)_negotiable or non-negotiable document evidencing a contract for the performance and/or procurement of performance of combined transport of goods and bearing on its face either the heading "negotiable combined transport document issued subject to uniform rules for a combined transport document (icc brochure no. 298)" or the heading "non-negotiable combined transport document issued subject to uniform rules for a combined transport document (icc brochure no. 298)".

Despatch note model t2_ascertainment that the declared goods were originally produced in an ece country.

Warehouse warrant_negotiable receipt document, issued by a warehouse keeper to a person placing goods in a warehouse and conferring title to the goods stored.

Request for delivery instructions_document/message issued by a supplier requesting instructions from the buyer regarding the details of the delivery of goods ordered.

Purchase order response_response to an purchase order already received.

Booking confirmation_document/message issued by a carrier to confirm that space has been reserved for a consignment in means of transport.

End use authorization_description to be provided.

Delivery verification certificate_document/message whereby an official authority (customs or governmental) certifies that goods have been delivered.

Sample order_document/message to order samples.

Inspection certificate_document/message issued by a competent body evidencing that the goods described therein have been inspected in accordance with national or international standards, in conformity with legislation in the country in which the inspection is required, or as specified in the contract.

Collection payment advice_document/message whereby a bank advises that a collection has been paid, giving details and methods of funds disposal.

Exchange control declaration, export_document/message completed by an exporter/seller as a means whereby the competent body may control that the amount of foreign exchange accrued from a trade transaction is repatriated in accordance with the conditions of payment and exchange control regulations in force.

Master bill of lading_a bill of lading issued by the master of a vessel (in actuality the owner or charterer of the vessel). it could cover a number of house bills.

Air waybill_document/message made out by or on behalf of the shipper which evidences the contract between the shipper and carrier(s) for carriage of goods over routes of the carrier(s) and which is identified by the airline prefix issuing the document plus a serial (iata).

Customs declaration without commercial detail_cusdec transmission that does not include data from the commercial detail section of the message.

Lease order_document/message for goods in leasing contracts.

Forwarder's advice to exporter_document/message issued by a freight forwarder informing an exporter of the action taken in fulfilment of instructions received.

Statement of account message_usage of statac-message.

Universal (multipurpose) transport document_document/message evidencing a contract of carriage covering the movement of goods by any mode of transport, or combination of modes, for national as well as international transport, under any applicable international convention or national law and under the conditions of carriage of any carrier or transport operator undertaking or arranging the transport referred to in the document.

Passenger list_declaration to customs regarding passengers aboard the conveyance; equivalent to imo fal 6.

Related document_description to be provided.

Shipper's letter of instructions (air)_document/message issued by a consignor in which he gives details of a consignment of goods that enables an airline or its agent to prepare an air waybill.

Call off order_document/message to provide split quantities and delivery dates referring to a previous blanket order.

Tir carnet_international customs document (international transit by road), issued by a guaranteeing association approved by the customs authorities, under the cover of which goods are carried, in most cases under customs seal, in road vehicles and/or containers in compliance with the requirements of the customs tir convention of the international transport of goods under cover of tir carnets (un/ece).

Weight certificate_certificate certifying the weight of goods.

Veterinary certificate_document/message issued by the competent authority in the exporting country evidencing that live animals or birds are not infested or infected with disease, and giving details regarding their provenance, and of vaccinations and other treatment to which they have been subjected.

Process data report_reports on events during production process.

Quota prior allocation certificate_document/message issued by the competent body for prior allocation of a quota.

Name/product plate_plates on goods identifying and describing an article.

Dangerous goods declaration_document/message issued by a consignor in accordance with applicable conventions or regulations, describing hazardous goods or materials for transport purposes, and stating that the latter have been packed and labelled in accordance with the provisions of the relevant conventions or regulations.

Quality data message_usage of qality-message.

Payment order_document/message containing information needed to initiate the payment. it may cover the financial settlement for one or more commercial trade transactions. a payment order is an instruction to the ordered bank to arrange for the payment of one specified amount to the beneficiary.

Banker's draft_draft drawn in favour of a third party either by one bank on another bank, or by a branch of a bank on its head office (or vice versa) or upon another branch of the same bank. in either case, the draft should comply with the specifications laid down for cheques in the country in which it is to be payable.

Agreement to pay_document/message in which the debtor expresses the intention to pay.

Commission note_document/message in which a seller specifies the amount of commission, the percentage of the invoice amount, or some other basis for the calculation of the commission to which a sales agent is entitled.

Freight manifest_document/message containing the same information as a cargo manifest, and additional details on freight amounts, charges, etc.

Exchange control declaration (import)_document/message completed by an importer/buyer as a means for the competent body to control that a trade transaction for which foreign exchange has been allocated has been executed and that money has been transferred in accordance with the conditions of payment and the exchange control regulations in force.

Statistical document, export_document/message in which an exporter provides information about exported goods required by the body responsible for the collection of international trade statistics.

Application for goods control certificate_document/message submitted to a competent body by party requesting a goods control certificate to be issued in accordance with national or international standards, or conforming to legislation in the importing country, or as specified in the contract.

Extended credit advice_document/message sent by an account servicing institution to one of its account owners, to inform the account owner of an entry that has been or will be credited to its account for a specified amount on the date indicated. it provides extended commercial information concerning the relevant remittance advice.

Non-negotiable maritime transport document (generic)_non-negotiable document which evidences a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and the taking over or loading of the goods by the carrier, and by which the carrier undertakes to deliver the goods to the consignee named in the document. e.g. sea waybill. remark: synonymous with "straight" or "non-negotiable bill of lading" used in certain countries, e.g. canada.

Hire invoice_document/message for invoicing the hiring of human resources or renting goods or equipment.

Notice of circumstances preventing transport (goods)_request made by the carrier to the sender, or, the consignee as the case may be, for instructions as to the disposal of the goods when circumstances prevent transport before departure or en route, after acceptance of the consignment concerned.

Error response (customs)_error response message to permit the transfer of data from customs to the transmitter of the previous message.

Certificate of conformity_certificate certifying the conformity to predefined definitions.

Internal transport order_document/message giving instructions about the transport of goods within an enterprise.

Consular invoice_document/message to be prepared by an exporter in his country and presented to a diplomatic representation of the importing country for endorsement and subsequently to be presented by the importer in connexion with the import of the goods described therein.

Collection order_document/message whereby a bank is instructed (or requested) to handle financial and/or commercial documents in order to obtain acceptance and/or payment, or to deliver documents on such other terms and conditions as may be specified.

Consignment invoice_commercial invoice that covers a transaction other than one involving a sale.

Safety of ship certificate_document certifying a ship's safety to a specified date.

Container manifest (unit packing list)_document/message specifying the contents of particular freight containers or other transport units, prepared by the party responsible for their loading into the container or unit.

Combined transport bill of lading/multimodal bill of lading_document which evidences a multimodal transport contract, the taking in charge of the goods by the multimodal transport operator, and an undertaking by him to deliver the goods in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Insurance certificate_document/message issued to the insured certifying that insurance has been effected and that a policy has been issued. such a certificate for a particular cargo is primarily used when good are insured under the terms of a floating or an open policy; at the request of the insured it can be exchanged for a policy.

Delivery schedule_usage of delfor-message.

Price/sales catalogue_self explanatory.

Customs invoice_document/message required by the customs in an importing country in which an exporter states the invoice or other price (e.g. selling price, price of identical goods), and specifies costs for freight, insurance and packing, etc., terms of delivery and payment, for the purpose of determining the customs value in the importing country of goods consigned to that country.

Quantity valuation_document/message providing a confirmed assessment, by quantity, of the completed work for a construction contract.

Partial invoice_self explanatory.

Road list-smgs_accounting document, one copy of which is drawn up for each consignment note; it accompanies the consignment over the whole route and is a rail transport document.

Preference certificate of origin_description to be provided.

Preadvice of a credit_preadvice indicating a credit to happen in the future.

Documentary credit amendment notification_document/message whereby a bank advises that the terms and conditions of a documentary credit have been amended.

Spare parts order_document/message to order spare parts.

Invoicing data sheet_document/message issued within an enterprise containing data about goods sold, to be used as the basis for the preparation of an invoice.

Despatch note model t_european community transit declaration.

Movement certificate a.tr.1_specific form of transit declaration issued by the exporter (movement certificate).

Booking request_document/message issued by a supplier to a carrier requesting space to be reserved for a specified consignment, indicating desirable conveyance, despatch time, etc.

Calling forward notice_instructions for release or delivery of goods.

Tax demand_document/message containing the demand of tax.

Delivery note_paper document attached to a consignment informing the receiving party about contents of this consignment.

Statistical document, import_description to be provided.

Shipping note_document/message provided by the shipper or his agent to the carrier, multimodal transport operator, terminal or other receiving authority, giving information about export consignments offered for transport, and providing for the necessary receipts and declarations of liability. (sometimes a multipurpose cargo handling document also fulfilling the functions of document 632, 633, 650 and 655).

Regional appellation certificate_certificate drawn up in accordance with the rules laid down by an authority or approved body, certifying that the goods described therein qualify for a designation specific to the given region (e.g. champagne, port wine, parmesan cheese).

Forwarder's certificate of receipt_non-negotiable document issued by a forwarder to certify that he has assumed control of a specified consignment, with irrevocable instructions to send it to the consignee indicated in the document or to hold it at his disposal. e.g. fiata-fcr.

Bill of lading copy_a copy of the bill of lading issued by a transport company.

Previous customs document/message_indication of the previous customs document/message concerning the same transaction.

Substitute air waybill_a temporary air waybill which contains only limited information because of the absence of the original.

Import licence, application for_document/message in which an interested party applies to the competent body for authorization to import either a limited quantity of articles subject to import restrictions, or an unlimited quantity of such articles during a limited period, and specifies the kind of articles, their origin and value, etc.

Order_document/message by means of which a buyer initiates a transaction with a seller involving the supply of goods or services as specified, according to conditions set out in an offer, or otherwise known to the buyer.

Eur 1 certificate of origin_customs certificate used in preferential goods interchanges between ec countries and ec external countries.

Mill certificate_certificate certifying a specific quality of agricultural products.

Application for inspection certificate_document/message submitted to a competent body by a party requesting an inspection certificate to be issued in accordance with national or international standards, or conforming to legislation in the country in which it is required, or as specified in the contract.

Documentary credit payment advice_document/message whereby a bank advises payment under a documentary credit.

Export licence_permit issued by a government authority permitting exportation of a specified commodity subject to specified conditions as quantity, country of destination, etc. synonym: embargo permit.

Priced tender boq_document/message providing a detailed, quantity based specification, updated with prices to form a tender submission for a construction contract. boq means: bill of quantity.

Response to query_self-explanatory

Handling order_document/message issued by a cargo handling organization (port administration, terminal operator, etc.) for the removal or other handling of goods under their care.

Multiple payment order_document/message containing a payment order with one debit account and several credit accounts.

Enquiry_document/message issued by a party interested in the purchase of goods specified therein and indicating particular, desirable conditions regarding delivery terms, etc., addressed to a prospective supplier with a view to obtaining an offer.

Request for quote_document/message requesting a quote on specified goods or services.

Letter of indemnity for non-surrender of bill of lading_document/message issued by a commercial party or a bank of an insurance company accepting responsibility to the beneficiary of the indemnity in accordance with the terms thereof.

Commercial invoice_document/message claiming payment for goods or services supplied under conditions agreed between seller and buyer.

Delivery notice (goods)_notification in writing, sent by the carrier to the sender, to inform him at his request of the actual date of delivery of the goods.

Product performance report_report specifying the performance values of products.

Package response (customs)_package response message to permit the transfer of data from customs to the transmitter of the previous message.

Gate pass_document/message authorizing goods specified therein to be brought out of a fenced-in port or terminal area.

Reversal of debit_reversal of debit accounting entry by bank.

Letter of intent_document/message by means of which a buyer informs a seller that the buyer intends to enter into contractual negotiations.

Sea waybill_non-negotiable document which evidences a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and the taking over of the goods by the carrier, and by which the carrier undertakes to deliver the goods to the consignee named in the document.

Certificate of registry_official certificate stating the vessel's registry.

Consolidated invoice_commercial invoice that covers multiple transactions involving more than one vendor.

Arrival notice (goods)_notification from the carrier to the consignee in writing, by telephone or by any other means (express letter, message, telegram, etc.) informing him that a consignment addressed to him is being or will shortly be held at his disposal at a specified point in the place of destination.

General response (customs)_general response message to permit the transfer of data from customs to the transmitter of the previous message.

Despatch order_document/message issued by a supplier initiating the despatch of goods to a buyer (consignee).

Application for exchange allocation_document/message whereby an importer/buyer requests the competent body to allocate an amount of foreign exchange to be transferred to an exporter/seller in payment for goods.

Reversal of credit_reversal of credit accounting entry by bank.

Factored invoice_invoice assigned to a third party for collection.

Maritime declaration of health_document certifying the health condition on board a vessel, valid to a specified date.

Multimodal/combined transport document (generic)_a transport document used when more than one mode of transportation is involved in the movement of cargo. it is a contract of carriage and receipt of the cargo for a multimodal transport. it indicates the place where the responsible transport company in the move takes responsibility for the cargo, the place where the responsibility of this transport company in the move ends and the conveyances involved.

Cargo declaration (arrival)_generic term, sometimes referred to as freight declaration, applied to the documents providing the particulars required by the customs concerning the cargo (freight) carried by commercial means of transport (ccc).

Provisional payment valuation_document/message establishing a provisional payment valuation.

Acknowledgement of order_document/message acknowledging an undertaking to fulfill an order and confirming conditions or acceptance of conditions.

Recharging document_fictitious transport document regarding a previous transport, enabling a carrier's agent to give to another carrier's agent (in a different country) the possibility to collect charges relating to the original transport (rail environment).