assistance programs designed to help the people of certain
lesser developed countries develop their human and eco-
nomic resources, increase production capacities, improve
the quality of human life, and promote the economic or
potential stability in friendly countries.
Value-added tax (VAT): An indirect tax assessed on the
increase in value of goods from the raw material stage
through the production process to final consumption.
The tax to processors or merchants is levied on the
amount by which they have increased the value of items
that were purchased by them for use or resale. This system
is used in the European Community.
Vigilance: Ensuring safety.
Warehouse receipt: Receipt given to signify goods have
been received into a warehouse.
Weight breaks: ...