importador
1. A person or company that brings goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
The importer negotiated better prices with foreign suppliers.
O importador negociou melhores preços com fornecedores estrangeiros.
2. Someone involved in the business of importing merchandise across international borders
As an importer of Italian furniture, she maintained strong relationships with manufacturers in Milan.
Como importadora de móveis italianos, ela mantinha relacionamentos sólidos com fabricantes em Milão.
3. In computing, a tool or module that brings data from external sources into a system
The data importer automatically transfers information from the old database to the new one.
O importador de dados transfere automaticamente informações do banco de dados antigo para o novo.
In Brazil, importers play a crucial role in the economy, particularly in São Paulo's commercial district. The term 'importador' is widely used in formal business, customs documentation, and commercial law. Brazilian importers often navigate complex tariff systems and MERCOSUL trade agreements. In the USA, importers are essential to supply chains, and the role is heavily regulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Related Idioms & Phrases
importer of record - the legal entity responsible for imports
authorized importer - an officially recognized importer with special privileges
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