Marks

In foreign trade terminology, 'Marks' typically refer to shipping marks, identification symbols, consignee codes, destination, and package numbers painted on the outer packaging of goods, also known as Shipping Marks. Their core function is to enable carriers, customs, and consignees to quickly identify goods during transportation, loading/unloading, and distribution, avoiding misdelivery and mis-shipment. Usage scenarios include: export customs declaration, bill of lading preparation, packing list, invoice, insurance policy, and other documents where marks must be listed; actual cargo packaging must be clearly printed. Precautions: mark content must strictly match documents, avoid geometric shapes or confusing letters; for neutral packaging, no brand or country information may appear; marks must also comply with importing country regulations on labels, environmental protection, and dangerous goods identification. Difference from other terms: Marks differ from 'Label,' which mostly refers to descriptive stickers on products, while marks focus on transport identification; also differs from the broad usage of 'Shipping Marks'—in the narrow sense, marks refer only to shipping marks, while in the broad sense they may include indicative and warning marks.