distinct commodities
[/dɪˈstɪŋkt kəˈmɑːdɪtiz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
mercadorias distintas
1. Goods or products that are clearly different from one another in type, quality, characteristics, or classification
The warehouse stores distinct commodities ranging from agricultural products to manufactured goods.
O armazém armazena mercadorias distintas que variam de produtos agrícolas a bens manufaturados.
2. In economics and trade, separate and identifiable goods that can be traded independently
For tariff purposes, these are considered distinct commodities subject to different tax rates.
Para fins tarifários, estas são consideradas mercadorias distintas sujeitas a diferentes alíquotas de impostos.
3. Articles or materials that are noticeably separate or different in nature or use
The import regulations differentiate between distinct commodities to ensure proper classification.
Os regulamentos de importação diferenciam entre mercadorias distintas para garantir a classificação adequada.
This term is primarily used in formal economic, commercial, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in trade agreements, customs documentation, and business correspondence. In Brazilian commerce, the term is essential for proper classification of imports and exports under MERCOSUL regulations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
apples and oranges (distinct commodities with nothing in common)
different strokes for different folks (distinct commodities serve different purposes)
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