In foreign trade terminology, 'Width' refers to the lateral dimension of a product or packaging, commonly used in specifications for textiles, boards, coils, plastic films, paper, etc. Usage scenarios include: product specification sheets, contract terms, letters of credit, packing lists, invoices, etc., to clarify the physical dimensions of goods and ensure both buyer and seller have consistent product requirements. Notes: 1. The unit of measurement (e.g., centimeters, inches, meters) must be specified to avoid disputes arising from different units; 2. Width is often used alongside terms such as length, height, and thickness, and care must be taken to distinguish them; 3. For coiled materials, width usually refers to the web width, not the unrolled length; 4. Different industries have different tolerance requirements for 'width,' and the allowable deviation range should be stipulated in the contract. Difference from other terms: Width is distinguished from Length, Height, Thickness, Diameter, etc., and is one dimension in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional measurement. In foreign trade documents, width is often combined with length to form the 'Length × Width' specification format.
📝 Examples
1. The goods under this contract are 100% cotton printed fabric, specifications: width 150 cm, length 50 m/roll, with a width tolerance of ±2% per roll. (Note: Specify width and tolerance in the contract to avoid delivery disputes.)
2. Please indicate the length, width, and height dimensions of each carton on the packing list as required by the letter of credit, where the width is 60 cm. (Note: Accurately fill in the width in the documents to ensure compliance with the letter of credit terms.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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