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TARIFF WEIGHT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- average tariff
1, record 1, English, average%20tariff
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to give an informative picture of a complete tariff schedule, which will usually have troughs and peaks, in a single average weight. 2, record 1, English, - average%20tariff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- droit de douane moyen
1, record 1, French, droit%20de%20douane%20moyen
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé pour donner un aperçu informatif d'une liste tarifaire complète, laquelle comprendra généralement des creux et des pics, sous la forme d'un taux moyen unique. 2, record 1, French, - droit%20de%20douane%20moyen
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Instapak® chemical B
1, record 2, English, Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20B
see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Instapak® component B 2, record 2, English, Instapak%C2%AE%20component%20B
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They were producing and exporting to India Instapak Chemical B which has the same HS Tariff category as Slabstock Polyol produced by domestic producers, but which is neither like nor directly competitive with FSP [flexible slabstock polyurethane foams]. Although both substances contain Polyol, Instapak Chemical B differs from FSP in the following ways :(i) Different molecular weight of Polyol.(ii) Different chemical additives.(iii) Unique reactivity with Instapak Chemical A.... Instapak Chemical B and FSP are not directly competitive articles because it has a unique end use. It is used only to produce protective foam in-house to package items such as defence electronics, avionics, computer peripherals, aircraft parts etc. and not for mattresses or flexible slabstock. 1, record 2, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foaming. ... Compounding of the ingredients of a foam formulation is generally carried out in either of two ways: the "one-shot" or the "partial prepolymer" method. ... In the partial prepolymer method all the isocyanate is reacted first with part of the polyol; this intermediate is referred to as the A component. The remainder of the polyol, containing the catalyst, blowing agent, and other ingredients, forms the B component. The two components are supplied in separate containers and constitute a two-part prefoam mixture system that requires good agitation for blending and foaming. 3, record 2, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Instapak®: A registered trademark for polyurethane foam packaging systems. 2, record 2, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20B
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Instapak chemical B
- Instapak component B
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- composant B de la mousse plastique Instapak®
1, record 2, French, composant%20B%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expansion (formation de mousse). [...] Il y a en général, deux façons d'effectuer la formulation des ingrédients d'une mousse : elle se fait soit par la méthode en un seul stade («one shot») soit par celle du prépolymère partiel. [...] Dans la méthode du prépolymère partiel, la quantité totale d'isocyanate réagit d'abord avec une partie du polyol; l'intermédiaire qui en résulte constitue le composant A. Le reste du polyol, qui contient le catalyseur, l'agent gonflant et les autres ingrédients, forme le composant B. Les deux composants sont présentés dans des récipients distincts et constituent un système moussant en deux parties préparé à l'avance, qui nécessite une bonne agitation pour effectuer le mélange des constituants et déclencher la montée de la mousse. 2, record 2, French, - composant%20B%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Instapak® : marque déposée. 1, record 2, French, - composant%20B%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- composant B de la mousse plastique Instapak
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Instapak® chemical A
1, record 3, English, Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20A
see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Instapak® component A 2, record 3, English, Instapak%C2%AE%20component%20A
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They were producing and exporting to India Instapak Chemical B which has the same HS Tariff category as Slabstock Polyol produced by domestic producers, but which is neither like nor directly competitive with FSP [flexible slabstock polyurethane foams]. Although both substances contain Polyol, Instapak Chemical B differs from FSP in the following ways :(i) Different molecular weight of Polyol.(ii) Different chemical additives.(iii) Unique reactivity with Instapak Chemical A.... Instapak Chemical B and FSP are not directly competitive articles because it has a unique end use. It is used only to produce protective foam in-house to package items such as defence electronics, avionics, computer peripherals, aircraft parts etc. and not for mattresses or flexible slabstock. 1, record 3, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20A
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foaming. ... Compounding of the ingredients of a foam formulation is generally carried out in either of two ways: the "one-shot" or the "partial prepolymer" method. ... In the partial prepolymer method all the isocyanate is reacted first with part of the polyol; this intermediate is referred to as the A component. The remainder of the polyol, containing the catalyst, blowing agent, and other ingredients, forms the B component. The two components are supplied in separate containers and constitute a two-part prefoam mixture system that requires good agitation for blending and foaming. 3, record 3, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20A
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Instapak®: A registered trademark for polyurethane foam packaging systems. 2, record 3, English, - Instapak%C2%AE%20chemical%20A
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Instapak chemical A
- Instapak component A
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- composant A de la mousse plastique Instapak®
1, record 3, French, composant%20A%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expansion (formation de mousse). [...] Il y a en général, deux façons d'effectuer la formulation des ingrédients d'une mousse : elle se fait soit par la méthode en un seul stade («one shot») soit par celle du prépolymère partiel. [...] Dans la méthode du prépolymère partiel, la quantité totale d'isocyanate réagit d'abord avec une partie du polyol; l'intermédiaire qui en résulte constitue le composant A. Le reste du polyol, qui contient le catalyseur, l'agent gonflant et les autres ingrédients, forme le composant B. Les deux composants sont présentés dans des récipients distincts et constituent un système moussant en deux parties préparé à l'avance, qui nécessite une bonne agitation pour effectuer le mélange des constituants et déclencher la montée de la mousse. 2, record 3, French, - composant%20A%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Instapak® : marque déposée. 1, record 3, French, - composant%20A%20de%20la%20mousse%20plastique%20Instapak%C2%AE
Record 3, Key term(s)
- composant A de la mousse plastique Instapak
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air cargo tariff
1, record 4, English, air%20cargo%20tariff
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air cargo rate 2, record 4, English, air%20cargo%20rate
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air cargo tariff... is a concept that encompasses sectoral air cargo rates published by each carrier and related rules. The "rate" is the amount charged by the carrier for the carriage of a unit of weight and may differ from actual selling rates. The "rate" is the amount inserted into the Air Waybill(AWB) and is the basis for discount. 3, record 4, English, - air%20cargo%20tariff
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- taux de fret
1, record 4, French, taux%20de%20fret
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taux de fret préférentiels accordés par les compagnies aériennes [...] 2, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20fret
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le prix à payer pour le transport de fret et de courrier par avion tient compte de la rémunération payée aux agences et aux services auxiliaires. 3, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20fret
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-06-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Pricing (Water Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heavy lift additional charge
1, record 5, English, heavy%20lift%20additional%20charge
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- heavy lift surcharge 1, record 5, English, heavy%20lift%20surcharge
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
extra charge applied by a liner conference or a shipping line on lifts exceeding a weight specified in its tariff, often five tonnes. 1, record 5, English, - heavy%20lift%20additional%20charge
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Tarification (Transport par eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surtaxe pour colis lourds
1, record 5, French, surtaxe%20pour%20colis%20lourds
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Weighing and Inspection Bureau 1, record 6, English, Weighing%20and%20Inspection%20Bureau
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A railway organization to secure from its members uniform practices in complying with tariff regulations and requirements of governmental authorities relating to weight, classification, and condition of shipments. 2, record 6, English, - Weighing%20and%20Inspection%20Bureau
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de pesage et d'inspection
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20de%20pesage%20et%20d%27inspection
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service des chemins de fer veillant à ce que les cheminots appliquent des mesures uniformes de détermination de la conformité aux règlements tarifaires et aux exigences gouvernementales concernant le poids, la classification et l'état des marchandises expédiées. 2, record 6, French, - Bureau%20de%20pesage%20et%20d%27inspection
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 6, French, - Bureau%20de%20pesage%20et%20d%27inspection
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tariff weight 1, record 7, English, tariff%20weight
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tariff authorized weight 1, record 7, English, tariff%20authorized%20weight
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
marchandises - trafic. 1, record 7, English, - tariff%20weight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poids prévu au tarif 1, record 7, French, poids%20pr%C3%A9vu%20au%20tarif
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
T-221-1, cours programmé "Pesage des wagons (...)"; janvier 1974. 1, record 7, French, - poids%20pr%C3%A9vu%20au%20tarif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- omissions in weight 1, record 8, English, omissions%20in%20weight
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Car manufacturers and assemblers importing C. Kd. vehicles are granted duty reductions according to omissions in weight. Foreign Trade, Brazil, Reforms Tariff System September 28, 1957). 1, record 8, English, - omissions%20in%20weight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écart de poids
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cart%20de%20poids
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fabricants d'automobiles et les monteurs de véhicules importés sous forme de pièces démontées bénéficieront de réductions de droit fondées sur l'écart de poids. Commerce extérieur, Réforme tarifaire au Brésil - novembre 1957. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9cart%20de%20poids
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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