Code indicating the type of cargo as a rough classification.
Code
Description
1
Documents
Printed, typed or written matter including leaflets, pamphlets, certificates etc., which are not subject to import duties and taxes, restrictions and prohibitions.
2
Low value non-dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which Customs duties and other taxes are waived as they are below a value determined by the Customs administration.
3
Low value dutiable consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods in respect of which Customs duties and other taxes are payable are below a certain amount as determined by the Customs administration.
4
High value consignments
Imported consignments/items/goods which are determined as having a value above a certain amount fixed by the Customs administration, which may or may not attract duties and taxes.
5
Other non-containerized
Non-containerized cargo which cannot be categorized by any of the other nature of cargo code.
6
Vehicles
Vehicles which are not stowed in containers.
7
Roll-on roll-off
Cargo transported or to be transported on roll-on roll-off vessels and which is transportable on its own wheels or stowed on special heavy duty trailers.
8
Palletized
Non-containerized cargo which is palletized.
9
Containerized
Cargo stowed or to be stowed in a container.
10
Breakbulk
Non-containerized cargo stowed in vessels' holds.
