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Change in Lufthansa Cargo process

Topic:
Great Britain to enforce use of concise goods descriptions
Affected export region(s):
ALL
Affected import region(s):
Great Britain
Product:
ALL
What is changing:

A concise and non vague goods description is mandatory for all shipments. This has regulatory and customs related reasons.

Border Force has informed carriers, that Great Britain will be enforcing the use of concise descriptions.

The use of vague terms, such as Courier Material, Garments, Textiles, Parts/Spare parts, General Cargo, Electronics, Documents (just to name a few) will be closely monitored, and measures taken to eventually sanction carriers being repeatedly non-compliant. Shipments may be held, transport may be rejected at a certain point.

More examples of vague terms avaiable here: US Customs: ACAS Vague and Unacceptable Commodity Descriptions - Lufthansa Cargo

Reason:
Customs
To-do for customer:

With immediate effect, please ensure that clear and concise commodity descriptions are transmitted in the FWB (XFWB) message and/ or FHL (XFZB) prior to cargo acceptance.

In case of disregard:
  • See text above
Valid from:
20/01/2025 00:00
Valid until:
Contact:
Your local sales office
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