In plain English
It is the text used to say what a shipment contains. It identifies the items by naming what they are and giving the relevant details that distinguish them.
In context
Here, it asks for the written statement that identifies the items on that declaration line by what they are and their relevant distinguishing details.
- Situation
- Completing customs, import, export, duty, declaration, and clearance administration
- What it communicates
- labels the field for describing the goods on a declaration line.
Meaning limits
The term itself identifies only the written identification of the goods, not whether that wording is accurate or adequate.
Examples
“The goods description listed "cotton shirts, men's, size large" rather than just "clothing."”
“She added a separate goods description for the spare bolts on the second declaration line.”