declared goods

[dɪˈklɛərd ɡʊdz]
nounpl: declared goods
mercadorias declaradas
1. Goods that have been officially reported or listed to customs authorities or relevant government agencies for purposes of taxation, regulation, or legal compliance
The declared goods on the customs form included electronic equipment and textiles.
As mercadorias declaradas no formulário aduaneiro incluíam equipamentos eletrônicos e têxteis.
2. Items that a traveler or importer has voluntarily and truthfully disclosed to authorities upon crossing borders or during official inspections
All declared goods must match the documentation provided at the port of entry.
Todas as mercadorias declaradas devem corresponder à documentação fornecida no porto de entrada.
In Brazil, declaring goods is a legal requirement when crossing borders or importing merchandise. The Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) carefully monitors declared goods to prevent tax evasion and smuggling. Proper declaration is especially important for international travelers arriving at major airports like São Paulo's Guarulhos and Rio's Galeão, where customs inspections are routine. Non-declaration of goods can result in significant fines and legal penalties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reported goodsdocumented goodsregistered goodslisted goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
undeclared goodscontrabandsmuggled goodshidden goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercadorias declaradas
standard usage in customs and commerce contexts
São Paulo
bens declarados
alternative term commonly used in commercial documents
Rio de Janeiro
mercadorias declaradas
standard formal usage at ports and customs facilities
Portugal
bens declarados; mercadorias declaradas
both terms are used, with preference varying by context

Related Words

customs declarationimport dutytariffcargo manifestinvoicebill of ladingduty-free goods

Related Idioms & Phrases

to declare goods
declaration of goods
goods in declared value
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