PCL 1 2025 | Final Assessment Review Pt2

It is a unique 2–4 letter code assigned to carriers by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) in the U.S. requirement for US shipments with Filer type 2.

• SCAC

• ACI

For US/CA-bound shipments, what should the filer type be for the booking if the Importer/Exporter is responsible for submitting the required documentation to customs authorities, or other government agencies for import/export declaration? Also called as “Self-Filing NVO” (Update the number only)

• 1

• 2

• 3

It refers to the use of a different type or size of container or transport equipment than originally requested or booked, typically due to equipment unavailability or operational constraints.

• Equipment Substitution

• Equipment Substitute

• Equipment Subtle

A globally standardized system of names and numbers used to classify traded goods for all destination except US, CA & Brazil. (Type in full form)

• Harmonized Schedule Code

• Harmonized System Code

• Harmonized Secret Code

A country-specific extension of the HS code, used primarily by the United States & Canada. Helps determine duty rates and compliance with U.S. import/export regulations. (In full form)

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule

• Harmonized Tariff System

• Harmony Tariff Schedule

A trade classification system specific to Brazil. (In full form)

• Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul

• Nomenclatura Comon de Mercosul

• Nemenclotura Comon de Mercosul

This is a charge due for the carriage of goods. (update the charge code only).

• BFT

• OFT

• OFF

• PFT

It is a charge derived from the basic ocean freight for the fuel adjustment factor.

• BAF

• CAF

• FAF

• DAF

This is a charge added up on the basic ocean freight on the basis of continuous fluctuation of exchange rates.

• BAF

• CAF

• FAF

• DAF

It is a fee charged by port terminals for the handling of containers while they are at the terminal. It covers the costs of unloading, and moving containers within the port terminal area at the destination.

• THC

• THL

• THD