restricted inventory

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ɪnˈvɛntəri/]
nounpl: restricted inventories
inventário restrito
1. Stock or goods that have limitations on their use, sale, or transfer due to regulatory, legal, or contractual constraints
The company must report all restricted inventory in its financial statements.
A empresa deve relatar todo o inventário restrito em suas demonstrações financeiras.
2. Items in stock that cannot be sold or used until certain conditions are met or restrictions are lifted
The pharmaceutical company had restricted inventory pending FDA approval.
A empresa farmacêutica tinha inventário restrito aguardando aprovação da FDA.
3. Goods held in reserve that are subject to lien, hold, or other legal encumbrance
Restricted inventory due to warranty claims was segregated in the warehouse.
O inventário restrito devido a reclamações de garantia foi segregado no armazém.
This is primarily a business and accounting term used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, it's essential in compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/CPC). The term reflects regulatory concerns in industries like pharmaceuticals, finance, and import/export, where inventory movement is strictly controlled by government agencies or contractual obligations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
controlled inventoryencumbered stockheld goodsreserved inventory
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted inventoryfree inventoryavailable stock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inventário restrito
Standard business and accounting terminology
São Paulo
estoque restrito
Common variant in commercial contexts
Portugal
inventário limitado
Alternative term used in Portuguese accounting
General USA
restricted inventory
Standard term in supply chain and accounting industries

Related Words

inventory managementstock controlasset restrictionlienquarantine holdcompliance requirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

under restriction
held in escrow
subject to lien
pending approval
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