customs regulations

[ˈkʌstəmz ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural in English)
regulamentações alfandegárias
1. Official rules and laws governing the import and export of goods across national borders, including duties, tariffs, and prohibited items
The company must comply with customs regulations before shipping products internationally.
A empresa deve estar em conformidade com as regulamentações alfandegárias antes de enviar produtos internacionalmente.
2. Government procedures and requirements for clearing goods through customs at ports of entry
Understanding customs regulations is essential for international trade.
Compreender as regulamentações alfandegárias é essencial para o comércio internacional.
In Brazil, customs regulations are strictly enforced at major ports like Santos and Rio de Janeiro, and are administered by Receita Federal (Federal Revenue Service). Understanding these regulations is crucial for both importers and exporters. In the USA, customs regulations are managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and play a significant role in international commerce, especially along the Mexican and Canadian borders.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
customs lawstariff regulationsimport/export rulescustoms procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulamentações alfandegárias
Standard term used in trade and commerce
São Paulo
normas aduaneiras
Common in business and port contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regras alfandegárias
General usage in maritime commerce
Portugal
regulamentos aduaneiros
European Portuguese variant, commonly used in official documents

Related Words

customs dutiestariffsimport taxcustoms clearanceborder controlexcise tax

Related Idioms & Phrases

to navigate customs regulations
to comply with customs regulations
to clear customs
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