declared sum

[/dɪˈklɛrd sʌm/]
nounpl: declared sums
valor declarado
1. An amount of money or value that has been officially stated or reported, particularly in legal, financial, or insurance contexts
The declared sum on the insurance policy was $50,000.
O valor declarado na apólice de seguro era de $50.000.
2. The amount that a person or entity claims to possess or declares for customs, tax, or official purposes
He had to report the declared sum of his assets to the tax authority.
Ele teve que informar o valor declarado de seus bens à autoridade fiscal.
3. In shipping and customs, the stated monetary value of goods being transported or imported
The customs officer checked if the declared sum matched the invoice amount.
O oficial de alfândega verificou se o valor declarado correspondia ao valor da fatura.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese business, insurance, and customs documentation. In Brazil, accurate declared sums are crucial for avoiding tax penalties and customs delays. The term is essential in international commerce and insurance claims, where transparency regarding declared values protects both parties legally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stated amountreported valuedeclared valuedeclared amount
Antonyms / Antônimos
undeclared sumhidden valueconcealed amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor declarado
Most common term used in insurance, customs, and financial contexts
São Paulo
valor declarado
Standard usage in business and financial documents
Rio de Janeiro
valor declarado
Same usage as other Brazilian regions
Portugal
valor declarado / montante declarado
Both terms are used; 'montante' is slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

declarationcustoms declarationinsurance valueassessed valuetaxable amount

Related Idioms & Phrases

declared sum insured
declared sum in writing
under the declared sum
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