Length

"Length" in foreign trade usually refers to the length dimension of goods, which is an important parameter for packaging, transportation, and billing. It is commonly used to describe product specifications (such as fabrics, pipes, profiles), container internal dimensions, pallet dimensions, etc. Usage scenarios include: specifying product length in quotations, providing cargo length when booking space to calculate volume and stowage, and stipulating length tolerances in letters of credit. Notes: Different industries have different requirements for length units (meters, feet, yards) and measurement methods (net length, gross length), which need to be confirmed with customers; length often combines with width and height to form volume, affecting freight charges; if the length exceeds limits (such as over-length cargo), additional charges may apply. The difference from "width" and "height" lies in the different dimensions, and the difference from "net weight" and "gross weight" lies in the different measurement objects. Foreign trade practitioners should ensure the accuracy of length data to avoid customs inspection or customer claims due to errors.