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Said to contain (STC)

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A term on shipping documents indicating that the contents of a package are believed to be as described, but not guaranteed.

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What does Said to Contain (STC) mean?

Said to Contain (STC) is a notation used on shipping documents to indicate that the contents of a shipment are described by the shipper or consignor, but the carrier has not verified the accuracy or completeness of the description. STC is typically used when the carrier does not have the resources or expertise to verify the contents of the shipment, such as in the case of bulk cargo or consolidated shipments.