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*Name of Commodity
*Quantity of Commodity
*Quality of Commodity
1.Sale by Actual Quality
2.Sale by Sample (Seller's sample, Buyer's sample or counter sample)
3.Sale by Specification
4.Sale by Grade
5.Sale by Standard
6.Sale by Deiscriptions and Illustrations
7.Sale by Trademark or Brand
8.Sale by Name of Origin
*Packing of Commodity
1:Bale
2.Bag
3.Barrel/Drum
4.Box/Case
5.Glass container
6.Carton
7.Crate/Skeleton case
Factors
1.Packing should be designed according to the need of the cargo.Bulk cargoes require little packing.General merchandise require packing of various types,such as fruits in cartons,chemicals in bags and electrical equipment in wooden cases.Besides,high value goods normally require more expensive packing.
2.Factors in relation to transports such as the nature of transit,loading and unloading facilities,and transport unit should be considered.When contaniners are usted,packing can be less extensive.If cargoes are shipped by air,the packing should be stronger.In ocean transport, cargoes should be packed with even stronger means.The packing should fit the facilities that are to be used at terminals.The dimenstion and the weight limit may also influence the shape,the size and weight of the cargo packing.
3.Packing should be in compliance with customs or statutory requirements.For example, in some countries,straw is an unacceptable form of packing due to the risk of insects.Wood should be suitably treated to kill any pests inside.
4.Packing should meet insurance acceptance conditions.Cargo that have a bad record in terms of damage or pilferage may be subject to the prescribed packing specifications or the insurance company may refused to cover them.
5.Packing should also be economical while being suffcient.
6.Packing should make the handling as easy as possible.