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DEMONTE [2 records]

Record 1 1999-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipping and Delivery
  • Transport of Goods
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped in such a manner to reduce its bulk at least 33 1/3% below its assembled size.

CONT

When an article is shipped "kd", it must be reduced in size by one third, or as specified in the carrier's tariff, to secure the applicable freight rate.

OBS

knocked down, KD, kd: Term and abbreviations standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

PHR

knocked down in carload lots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expédition et livraison
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Terme signifiant qu'un article a été défait pièce par pièce afin de réduire son volume d'encombrement normal. Le volume d'un article expédié «démonté» doit être réduit du tiers ou de la proportion stipulée par le tarif du transporteur afin de bénéficier de la taxe marchandises applicable.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipping and Delivery
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

Articles unassembled or taken apart in such manner as to reduce the bulk of the article from its normal shipping cubage when set up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expédition et livraison
  • Transport de marchandises
DEF

Se dit d'un article non monté ou en pièces détachées afin de réduire son encombrement.

Spanish

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