Terms Beginning with E

E.A.O.N.: Except as otherwise noted.

EMPTY LEG: Results from an aircraft primarily chartered outbound having cargo capacity inbound or vice versa.

ENDORSEMENT IN BLANK: 1. Commonly used on a bank check, an endorsement in blank is an endorsement to the bearer. It contains only the name of the endorser and specifies no particular payee. 2. Also, a common means of endorsing bills of lading dawn to the order of the shipper. The bills are endorsed "For…".

Ex. B.L.: Exchange bill of lading

ENTRY (Customs): A statement of the kinds, quantities and values of goods imported together with duties due, if any normally done by a licensed customs broker.

ENTRY PAPERS: Those documents that must be filed with the Customs Officials describing goods imported.

EXPORT: To send goods to a foreign country.

EXPORT BROKER: One who brings together the buyer and seller for a fee and then withdraws from the transaction.

EXPORT COMMISSION HOUSE: An organization, which, for a commission, acts as a purchasing agent for a foreign buyer.

EXPORT DECLARATION: (Form Bl3A) A formal statement made to the CCRA and Stats Canada at the port of exit declaring full particulars about goods being exported.

EXPORT LICENSE: A permit required to engage in the export of certain commodities and quantities to certain destinations. Lists of such goods are located in the IMPORT/EXPORT PERMITS HANDBOOK

EXPORT MERCHANT: A producer or merchant who sells directly to a foreign purchaser without going through an intermediate such as an Export Broker.

EXPORT TRADING COMPANY: A corporation or other business unit organized and operated primarily for the purpose of exporting goods and services, or of providing export-related services to other companies.

EXPRESS: A premium-rated service for urgent deliveries.

EXPRESS BILL OF LADING: See “Documents” page in Resource Center.

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