The U.S. government does not issue certificates of free sale. However, the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, will issue, upon request, a letter of comment to the U.S. manufacturers whose products are subject to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act or other acts administered by the agency. The letter can take the place of the certificate. That amount of time that a carrier's equipment may be used without incurring additional charges. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.
Freight Refers to either the cargo carried or the charges assessed for carriage of the cargo.
Freight Forwarder A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation. Freighters See Ships. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. We hope you will find it useful.