When freight cannot be assigned to a standard classification, freight forwarders apply generic management procedures: the cargo follows standard documentation practices (bill of lading, customs declaration), standard insurance coverage, and default routing without special hazard markings or commodity-specific handling.
Source: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/glossary.html
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