refused declaration
[rɪˈfjuːzd ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: refused declarations
declaração recusada
1. A formal statement or announcement that has been rejected, denied acceptance, or not acknowledged by the recipient or relevant authority
The customs officer filed a refused declaration when the traveler could not provide proper documentation.
O oficial de alfândega registrou uma declaração recusada quando o viajante não pôde fornecer documentação adequada.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a written statement submitted for approval that has been rejected due to non-compliance with regulations or requirements
The refused declaration resulted in delayed processing of the import shipment.
A declaração recusada resultou no atraso do processamento do carregamento de importação.
3. A formal rejection of a proposed declaration, oath, or statement before it can be officially recorded
Due to inconsistencies in the data, the refused declaration was returned for corrections.
Devido a inconsistências nos dados, a declaração recusada foi devolvida para correções.
In Brazil, refused declarations are common in customs and tax administration contexts, particularly in ports like Santos and Rio. The term reflects the importance of strict compliance with documentary requirements in international trade. In the USA, this terminology is prevalent in customs, immigration, and tax sectors. Understanding the reasons for refusal is crucial for businesses engaged in import/export activities, as it can significantly impact logistics timelines and costs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to the drawing board (when a refused declaration requires resubmission)
caught in red tape (when facing refused declarations due to bureaucracy)
have your work cut out for you (when dealing with multiple refused declarations)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →