A document-substitution case arises in customs or transport procedures when a legally or contractually required paper document – such as a bill of lading, a waybill, or a customs declaration – is replaced by a legally recognised electronic equivalent.
Source: https://unctad.org/topic/transfer-and-trade-logistics/paperless-trade
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