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Goods

Goods are tangible, movable items of economic value – raw materials, semi-finished products, finished goods, and spare parts – that move through supply chains via transport, storage, and trade.

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Goods are tangible, movable items of economic value – raw materials, semi-finished products, finished goods, and spare parts – that move through supply chains via transport, storage, and trade.

Because they are physically measurable and transferable, they form the subject of freight, customs, and trade law.

Customs legislation typically applies a narrower definition: categories such as hazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, or dual-use items are subject to additional controls, permits, or outright…

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Goods are tangible, movable items of economic value – raw materials, semi-finished products, finished goods, and spare parts – that move through supply chains via transport, storage, and trade. Because they are physically measurable and transferable, they form the subject of freight, customs, and trade law. Customs legislation typically applies a narrower definition: categories such as hazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, or dual-use items are subject to additional controls, permits, or outright restrictions. Freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and customs declarants structure their workflows around the nature of the goods and the applicable regulatory framework. In transport contexts, 'goods' is often used interchangeably with 'cargo', though cargo more precisely refers to goods in the act of being carried.

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