Express Glossary

The shipping industry has terminology that is different from everyday conversation to support the rules, regulations and laws put in place to protect our people, economy and environment. Knowing the definitions of these terms will help you review your shipment to see if you need additional support or to conduct additional research prior to requesting a pick up.

Review terms from Antidumping Duty to Duty Free.
Go to A-D

Become familiar with Electronic Data Interchange to HAZMAT.
Go to E-H

Get to know everything from INCOTERMS to a License.
Go to I-L

Know the simple definition for Manufacture to the reason for Punitive Duty.
Go to M-P

Find a holding place for definitions to come in Q and acronym UN/EDIFACT.
Go to Q-U

Learn about Value Added Tax and skip through to Z.
Go to V-Z

Lithium Batteries Are Batteries Included?

Are Batteries Included?

IATA regulations now classify electronics that use Lithium and Ion Batteries as dangerous goods.

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US FDA Regulations Any Food in Your Shipment?

US FDA Regulations

When entering the U.S., the FDA has special requirements for supplements, candies and other foods.

Learn How to Import Food Properly

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