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Nature of cargo, coded
UN/CEFACT Revision 1998A Code List

Repr:an..3
Desc:Code indicating the type of cargo as a rough classification.
This table also occurs in the following versions of this standard:
D00A, D00B, D01A, D01B, D01C, D02A, D02B, D03A, D03B, D04A, D04B, D94A, D94B, D95A, D95B, D96A, D96B, D97A, D97B, D98A, D98B, D99A, D99B

1Documents
Printed, typed or written matter including leaflets, pamphlets, certificates etc., which are not subject to import duties and taxes, restrictions and prohibitions.
2Low value non-dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which Customs duties and other taxes are waived as they are below a value determined by the Customs administration.
3Low value dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which Customs duties and other taxes are payable are below a certain amount as determined by the Customs administration.
4High value consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods which are determined as having a value above a certain amount fixed by the Customs administration, which may or may not attract duties and taxes.
5Other non-containerized
Non-containerized cargo which cannot be categorized by any of the other nature of cargo code.
6Vehicles
Vehicles which are not stowed in containers.
7Roll-on roll-off
Cargo transported or to be transported on roll-on roll-off vessels and which is transportable on its own wheels or stowed on special heavy duty trailers.
8Palletized
Non-containerized cargo which is palletized.
9Containerized
Cargo stowed or to be stowed in a container.
10Breakbulk
Non-containerized cargo stowed in vessels' holds.
11Hazardous cargo
Cargo with dangerous properties, according to appropriate dangerous goods regulations.
12General cargo
Cargo of a general nature, not otherwise specified.
13Liquid cargo
Cargo in liquid form.
14Temperature controlled cargo
Cargo transported under specified temperature conditions.
15Environmental pollutant cargo
Cargo is an environmental pollutant.
16Not-hazardous cargo
Cargo which is not hazardous.

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