import clearance
[ɪˈpɔːrt ˈklɪrəns]
nounpl: import clearances
liberação de importação
1. Official authorization granted by customs authorities permitting the entry of imported goods into a country after compliance with all legal requirements and payment of duties
The shipment received import clearance after the documentation was verified by customs officials.
O carregamento recebeu a liberação de importação após a documentação ser verificada pelos oficiais da alfândega.
2. The process or procedure of obtaining permission from customs to bring goods across international borders
Import clearance typically takes 3-5 business days depending on the complexity of the shipment.
A liberação de importação geralmente leva de 3 a 5 dias úteis dependendo da complexidade do carregamento.
3. The certificate or document issued by customs authorities indicating that goods may proceed to their final destination
Without proper import clearance documents, the goods cannot leave the port.
Sem documentos apropriados de liberação de importação, os bens não podem sair do porto.
Import clearance is a critical procedure in international trade affecting both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the RECEITA FEDERAL (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service) and ANVISA (health agency) oversee clearance processes. The term is widely used in São Paulo's business district and port cities. In the USA, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles the equivalent process. Delays in import clearance can significantly impact supply chains and are a common concern for importers in both countries.
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