Glossary
Commodity-trading terms, defined.
The documents and registries TradingSmart reads, in plain language.
- ICPOIrrevocable Corporate Purchase Order
- A buyer's formal commitment to purchase a commodity under stated terms.
- FCOFull Corporate Offer
- A seller's complete offer with price, quantity, specifications and terms.
- LOILetter of Intent
- A preliminary letter stating a party's intention to buy or sell.
- CISClient Information Sheet
- A KYC form with company, signatory and bank details.
- GSXTNational Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System
- China's official public company registry.
- USCCUnified Social Credit Code
- China's 18-character company registration number with a check digit.
- MRZMachine Readable Zone
- The coded lines on a passport, defined by ICAO 9303.
- IMFPAIrrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreement
- An agreement that secures intermediaries' commissions in a deal.
- SPASales and Purchase Agreement
- The binding contract between buyer and seller.