customs hold
[KUS-tumz hohld]
nounpl: customs holds
retenção alfandegária
1. A delay or suspension of the release of imported goods by customs authorities pending inspection, documentation verification, or payment of duties and taxes
The shipment is under a customs hold until all required documents are submitted.
O carregamento está sob retenção alfandegária até que todos os documentos necessários sejam apresentados.
2. The official action taken by customs officials to prevent the clearance of goods through a port of entry
A customs hold was placed on the package due to incomplete paperwork.
Uma retenção alfandegária foi colocada no pacote devido à documentação incompleta.
Customs holds are a significant concern in international trade and e-commerce in Brazil. Brazilian importers and logistics companies frequently deal with customs holds due to strict documentation requirements and high tariff rates. The term is widely used in business correspondence and shipping documentation. Delays from customs holds can significantly impact supply chains and business operations.
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