Screening
Screening is the security check of cargo before it is loaded, using methods such as X-ray, explosive trace detection, sniffer dogs or a physical search.
Related terms
- RARegulated AgentA regulated agent (RA) is a forwarder, handler or other company approved by the aviation security authority to screen cargo or apply security controls and give it a security status.
- KCKnown ConsignorA known consignor (KC) is a shipper approved by the aviation security authority to apply security controls to its own cargo.
- ACASAir Cargo Advance ScreeningAir Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme that requires air cargo data to be sent before the cargo is loaded at the last foreign airport.
- Security surchargeA security surcharge is an extra charge per kilogram that covers the cost of cargo screening and security.
More in Customs & Security
- ACIAdvance Cargo InformationAdvance cargo information (ACI) is the general name for rules that make carriers send shipment data to customs before goods arrive in a country.
- Bonded warehouseA bonded warehouse is a secure, customs-approved facility where imported goods can be stored without paying duties or taxes.
- HS codeHarmonized System codeAn HS code is a product number from the Harmonized System, which customs authorities worldwide use to classify goods.
- ICS2Import Control System 2Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU's advance cargo information system for goods entering or passing through the EU.
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