detained goods
[dɪˈteɪnd ɡʊdz]
nounpl: detained goods
mercadorias retidas
1. Goods or merchandise that have been held, seized, or kept in custody by authorities, customs, or other legal entities, typically due to non-compliance with regulations, pending investigation, or until certain conditions are met
The detained goods at the port were released after the importer paid the outstanding tariffs.
As mercadorias retidas no porto foram liberadas após o importador pagar as tarifas pendentes.
2. Products held by customs or law enforcement agencies pending legal resolution or inspection
The detained goods included counterfeit electronics that were confiscated for further examination.
As mercadorias retidas incluíam eletrônicos contrafeitos que foram apreendidos para exame adicional.
This term is primarily used in commercial, customs, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in import/export documentation and customs procedures. The term reflects international trade regulations and compliance with local and federal laws regarding goods movement and inspection.
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