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Record 1 2003-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Business and Administrative Documents
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Customs and Excise
DEF

A document issued by the dock authorities giving the gross weight, tare, and net weight, the marks, numbers, and dates of entry of imported goods.

OBS

This document is often required by importers and is frequently stipulated in letters of credit.

OBS

certificate of weight: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Douanes et accise
DEF

Document destiné à certifier quantitativement la marchandise expédiée, délivrée par une autorité compétente.

OBS

certificat de poids : terme normalisé par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Documentos comerciales y administrativos
  • Peso y carga (Transporte)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
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