In foreign trade terminology, 'Height' refers to the vertical dimension of goods, commonly used to describe product specifications, packaging dimensions, or container internal height. Usage scenarios include: 1) Product specification sheets, e.g., 'height is 10 cm'; 2) Packaging markings, e.g., 'carton height 50 cm'; 3) Transport restrictions, e.g., 'cargo height must not exceed 2.5 meters'. Notes: The measurement basis (e.g., from bottom to top), unit (cm/m/inch), and whether packaging is included must be specified. Together with 'Length' and 'Width', it forms the three-dimensional dimensions, but 'Height' specifically refers to the vertical direction. Distinction: In the container sector, 'Height' is often associated with 'High Cube', referring to a container one foot taller than standard. Foreign trade practitioners should ensure height data consistency across contracts, invoices, and packing lists to avoid loading/unloading or warehousing issues due to dimensional errors, and also pay attention to height limit regulations in different countries.
📝 Examples
1. Please confirm the outer carton height of this batch of goods; we need to calculate the stacking layers for the container. (Used for packaging dimension confirmation)
2. The product height is 15 cm, but the customer requires no more than 12 cm, so the design needs adjustment. (Used for product specification negotiation)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
Foreign trade terms are the foundation of international business communication
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