Glossary
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C&F (Cost and Freight)
Seller owns goods until they are loaded on vessel; selling price includes all costs so far plus cost of freight. The buyer is responsible for insurance.
C/O
Notary
Halal Food Certificate
Kosher Food Certificate
Genetically Modified/non-modified Food Certificate
Agricultural Chemical Use Certificate
CAF(Currency Adjustment Factor)
An ancillary charge on some ocean freight shipments, expressed as a percentage of a base rate, to compensate ocean carriers for fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies.
CFS（Container Freight Station）
A carrier facility where less-than-container load shipments are consolidated for shipment or unloaded for final delivery.
CIF (Cost Insurance and Freight)
Seller owns goods until they are loaded on vessel; selling price includes all costs so far plus cost of ocean marine insurance.
Carrier
The company that transportｓ goods from one point to another.
Certificate
We issue various certificates. See "What are the common certificates?"(Help - Exporting / Importing) for more information.
Certificate of Inspection
A document certifying that merchandise was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment.
Certificate of Insurance
A document stating that insurance is in effect.
Certificate of Origin
A document, required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes, certifying the country of origin of specified goods.
Commercial invoice
An itemized list of goods shipped, usually included among an exporter's collection papers.
Customhouse Broker
An individual or firm licensed to enter and clear goods through Customs.
Customs
The authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection.
