packaging unit. Any intermediate packaging involved (e.g. unit load devices,
containers, pallets, etc.) must also be shown (example: 144 cartons on 12 pallets).
Under the regulations (19 CFR 18.2), the merchandise shall be described on the CF
7512.
Terms such as "general merchandise”, “Freight All Kinds” or “FAK” are not
acceptable. For express consignment in-bond shipments a rider or abstract
manifest may be attached which describes the commodities with their associated
marks and numbers. If a rider is attached, the total number of packages must be
shown in this block (e.g., 10 containers containing 4,578 packages as per attached
manifest). For multiple commodities on a single bill that exceed the space
limitations, the CF 7512A “Continuation Sheet” shall be used for description.
The terms "said to contain" and/or "STC" are unacceptable. The term "shippers load
and count" or "SLAC” when used as a qualifier is acceptable for house-to-house or
house-to-pier container shipments.
Under the regulations (19 CFR 18.11), IT movements have more stringent description
requirements.
For all IT movements the merchandise shall be described in such detail as to enable
the Port Director to estimate the duties and taxes, if any, due. The Port Director may
require evidence to satisfy him of the approximate correctness of the value or
quantity stated in the entry.
Merchandise that is subject to detention by other Federal agencies shall contain
sufficient description to enable the representative of concerned agency to determine
the contents of the shipment.
Merchandise subject to agricultural quarantine shall be forwarded as an IT only
under written permission or regulations governing agricultural quarantine.
Textiles and textile products subject to 7 USC 1854 shall be described in such detail
as to allow the Port Director to estimate any duties or taxes due. The Port Director
may require evidence of the approximate correctness of:
The value and quantity stated in the entry (e.g. 14 cartons, 2 dozen per carton).;
Detailed description of the textiles or textile products including type of commodity
and chief fiber content (e.g., men's cotton jeans or women's wool sweaters);
Net weight of the textiles or textile products (including immediate packing but
excluding pallet);
Total value of the textiles or textile products;
Manufacturer or supplier;
Country of origin;
Name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) to whom the textiles and textile
products are consigned;
HTSUS number (when available).
Item 24 - "Gross Weight"
Gross weight can be shown in either pounds or kilograms and must be identified as
pounds (l) or kilograms (k).