| U.S.
Consular Invoice |
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| A
document required on merchandise imported into the United
States. |
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| UCP |
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| Abbreviation
for the "Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary
Credits," published by the International Chamber of
Commerce. This is the most frequently used standard for making
payments in international trade; e.g., paying on a Letter of
Credit. It is most frequently referred to by its shorthand
title: UCP No. 500. This revised publication reflects recent
changes in the transportation and banking industries, such as
electronic transfer of funds. |
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| UFC |
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| Abbreviation
for "Uniform Freight Classification." |
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| Ullage |
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| The
space not filled with liquid in a drum or tank. |
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| UN/EDIFACT |
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| United
Nations EDI for Administration, Commerce and Transport. EDI
Standards are developed and supported by the UN for electronic
message (data) interchange on an international level. |
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| Unclaimed
Freight |
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| Freight
that has not been called for or picked up by the consignee or
owner. |
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| Undercharge |
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| To
charge less than the proper amount. |
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| Uniform
Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (UCP) |
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| Rules
for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking
Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of
Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many
countries. See Terms of Payment. |
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| Unit
Load |
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| Packages
loaded on a pallet, in a crate or any other way that enables
them to be handled at one time as a unit. |
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| Unit
Train |
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| A
train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which
remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a
change in routing is made. |
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| Unitization |
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| Loading
one or more large items of Cargo onto A single piece of
equipment, such as A pallet. |
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| Unloading |
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| Removal
of a shipment from a vessel. |
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