Unknown cargo Unknown cargo is a courier consignment which is going to be carried in the hold of a passenger plane, but which hasn't been checked for explosive or incendiary devices. When it is checked it becomes known cargo and can be taken airside.
Value added tax (VAT) Assessed on the value added to goods and services. The value added tax is imposed throughout the European Community and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and many other trading nations, but not the U.S.
COURIER SERVICES GLOSSARY 
