customs procedures

[ˈkʌstəmz prəˈsiːdʒərz]
nounpl: customs procedures
procedimentos aduaneiros
1. The official processes and regulations that must be followed when goods cross international borders, including documentation, inspection, and duty payment
All imported goods must clear customs procedures before they can be delivered to customers.
Todas as mercadorias importadas devem passar pelos procedimentos aduaneiros antes de serem entregues aos clientes.
2. The set of administrative and legal requirements established by customs authorities to control and regulate the movement of goods across borders
Understanding customs procedures is essential for international trade compliance.
Compreender os procedimentos aduaneiros é essencial para conformidade no comércio internacional.
3. The formal steps involved in clearing cargo through customs including declaration, inspection, and payment of applicable taxes and duties
The customs procedures for this shipment took longer than expected due to thorough inspection requirements.
Os procedimentos aduaneiros para este carregamento levaram mais tempo do que o esperado devido aos requisitos rigorosos de inspeção.
Customs procedures are critical in Brazil due to its significant import/export activity and port operations in major cities like Santos and Rio de Janeiro. Understanding these procedures is vital for businesses engaged in international trade, and Brazil has been working to modernize and streamline customs processes through digital systems like SISCOMEX (Integrated System of Foreign Trade Management).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
customs clearanceborder proceduresimport/export procedurescustoms requirementscustoms formalities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos aduaneiros
Most commonly used term in Brazil for the official customs processes
São Paulo
rotinas aduaneiras
Alternative term sometimes used in commercial and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
processos aduaneiros
Commonly used variant in port and logistics operations
Portugal
procedimentos aduaneiros
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in EU customs context

Related Words

customs declarationtariffdutycustoms agentborder controlimport regulationsexport documentationcustoms duty

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear customs
go through customs
customs red tape
simplify customs procedures
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