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The following 10 data elements are required from the importer


Manufacturer (or supplier) name and address
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From the carrier


Vessel stow plan
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3rd Party Logistics


 A company that provides logistics services to customers who outsource part of, or all of, their supply chain management functions (i.e. transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, [..]
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accounts payable


 “An accounting entry that represents an entity's obligation to pay off a short-term debt to its creditors. The accounts payable
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accounts receivable


 “Money owed by customers (individuals or corporations) to another entity in exchange for goods or services that have been delivered or used, but not yet paid for. Receivables usually come in the form [..]
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Consignor


The individual, company or entity that ships goods, or gives goods to another for care. The consignor is usually the exporter or his agent.”¹
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Delivery Appointment


An agreement between two companies whereby goods are scheduled to arrive at a specified time and location.
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Harmonized sales tax


[Canada] “is a consumption tax in Canada. It is used in provinces where both the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the regional Provincial Sales Tax (PST) have been combined into a single value [..]
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In bond


[U.S.] “A procedure under which goods are transported or warehoused under customs supervision until they are either formally entered into the customs territory of the United States and duties paid, or [..]
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


 “The NHTSA was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 and is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. It works daily to help prevent cras [..]
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