Clear commodity descriptions reduce misrepresentation
The NMFC provides standardized commodity descriptions and classification guidance. When those descriptions are used correctly on the BOL, they reduce the ability to disguise freight.
Fraud risk increases when high-value electronics are described as “general merchandise,” branded goods are listed as “parts,” or finished products are misrepresented as raw materials. These tactics can lower perceived theft risk, bypass internal controls, and complicate recovery when freight disappears.
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