Legal Definitions - K.

K.D.

K.D. is an abbreviation for "knocked down."

In the context of shipping and logistics, particularly on a bill of lading (a document detailing the shipment of goods), "K.D." indicates that the items being transported are shipped in a disassembled or unassembled state. This method is often used to save space, reduce shipping costs, or protect components during transit, as the items are not fully built or set up when they leave the origin.

• Example 1: Office Furniture Shipment

  A company orders 50 new office desks and chairs from a manufacturer. To optimize shipping space and prevent damage to assembled furniture, the manufacturer ships all the desks and chairs in their component parts, packed flat in boxes. The bill of lading for this shipment would be marked "K.D." to inform the receiving party that assembly will be required upon arrival.

• Example 2: Industrial Machine Parts

  An automotive factory purchases a new robotic arm for its assembly line from an international supplier. Due to its size and complexity, the robotic arm is broken down into several major sub-assemblies and individual components for shipment. The shipping manifest and bill of lading would specify "K.D." for the robotic arm, indicating that it will need to be reassembled and installed by technicians at the destination factory.

• Example 3: Prefabricated Greenhouse Kit

  A homeowner orders a large prefabricated greenhouse kit online. The kit includes all the necessary panels, frame pieces, hardware, and instructions to build the greenhouse. Since the greenhouse is not shipped as a fully constructed unit but rather as a collection of parts for the customer to assemble, the shipping documentation would likely include the "K.D." notation, signifying that the product is shipped in a disassembled state.