identical goods

[aɪˈdɛntɪkəl ɡʊdz]
noun
bens idênticos
1. Products or merchandise that are exactly the same in all material respects, including physical characteristics, quality, and performance, used especially in trade, commerce, and customs terminology
In international trade, identical goods must meet the same specifications to qualify for preferential tariff rates.
No comércio internacional, bens idênticos devem atender às mesmas especificações para se qualificarem para tarifas preferenciais.
2. Commodities or products that are indistinguishable from one another in function, appearance, and use, often used in legal and commercial contexts
The customs officer determined that the imported items were identical goods to those already in inventory.
O oficial de alfândega determinou que os itens importados eram bens idênticos aos que já estavam no inventário.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and international commercial law, especially in contexts involving Mercosul trade agreements, customs valuation, and international commerce. It is frequently used in legal documents, trade negotiations, and customs declarations to determine tariff classifications and pricing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
like goodsequivalent goodsmatching goodsinterchangeable goodsfungible goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
different goodsdissimilar goodsdistinct goodsnon-equivalent goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bens idênticos
Standard term used in commercial and customs documentation
São Paulo
mercadorias idênticas
Alternative form commonly used in commercial centers
Portugal
bens idênticos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in EU trade regulations
USA/International Trade
mercadorias equivalentes
Sometimes used interchangeably in trade agreements

Related Words

merchandisecommoditiesproductstariff classificationtrade compliancecustoms valuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

identical in all material respects
like for like
same goods in substance
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