In plain English
This term identifies what kind of packaging is used to hold and move the goods. The category depends on the package's physical form or construction, not on the goods themselves.
In context
Here, it labels the field for stating the category of packaging used to contain and transport the goods.
- Situation
- Completing customs, import, export, duty, declaration, and clearance administration
- What it communicates
- labels the field for the kind of package used.
Meaning limits
It identifies only the packaging category and does not by itself state anything about the goods inside or other shipment details.
Examples
“The apples stayed the same, but the package type changed from crate to box.”
“On the shipping form, the clerk entered "crate" for package type.”