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Harmonized System (HS)

A method of classifying goods in international trade developed by the World Customs Organization. The core system contains 96 chapters and classifies at six-digit lever, with the first two numbers indicating appropriate chapter,   the second two numbers indicating the appropriate…

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Hatch

In shipping, the opening in the deck of a vessel which gives access to cargo hold.

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Haulage

The local transport goods. Also the charges made for hauling freight on carts, drays or trucks. Also called cartage or drayage.

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Hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

Any substance or material that has been determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and commerce, and has been designated by a competent organization like the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or the International Air Transport…

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Heavy lift

Cargo that exceeds the weight capacity or is too large to be loaded by carrying breakbulk vessel´s gear ( traditionally around 5000 kilos). While containerized cargo is not subjected to heavy lift charges, it may be assessed excess weight charges.

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