Any item used for the transport or storage of goods which does not meet the definition of ‘container’ or ‘pallet’.



A wooden, metal, plastic covering that allows goods to be stacked on. the pallet is made up of two decks separated by bearers, or of a single deck supported by feet; its overall height is reduced to the minimum compatible with handling by fork lift trucks or pallet trucks; it may or may not have a superstructure.



Relief from payment of a part of the total amount of import duties and taxes which would otherwise be payable had the goods been cleared for home use.



Processing under customs control for free circulation.



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