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customs area

[/ˈkʌstəmz ˈeəriə/]
nounpl: customs areas
área de alfândega
1. A designated zone or region where customs control and inspection of goods take place, typically at borders, airports, or ports
All passengers must pass through the customs area before entering the country.
Todos os passageiros devem passar pela área de alfândega antes de entrar no país.
2. A specific territory subject to customs jurisdiction and regulations
The customs area extends five kilometers from the border.
A área de alfândega se estende cinco quilômetros a partir da fronteira.
Synonyms
customs zonecustoms checkpointborder control areainspection zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de alfândega
Standard term used in Brazil
São Paulo
zona alfandegária
Alternative formal term
Portugal
zona aduaneira
Portuguese preference for 'aduaneira' over 'alfândega'
Portugal
área de controlo aduaneiro
More formal/official designation in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through customs
clear customs
customs inspection
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