sensitive commodity

[/ˈsɛnsətɪv kəˈmɑːdəti/]
nounpl: sensitive commodities
bem/produto sensível
1. A product or material subject to strict governmental controls, export restrictions, or regulations due to national security, environmental, health, or political concerns
Nuclear materials are classified as sensitive commodities and require special export licenses.
Materiais nucleares são classificados como bens sensíveis e requerem licenças especiais de exportação.
2. Goods whose trade or movement is limited due to their strategic importance or potential for misuse
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals can be considered sensitive commodities in international trade agreements.
Produtos farmacêuticos e químicos podem ser considerados bens sensíveis em acordos comerciais internacionais.
3. Articles that may pose risks if not properly controlled, including weapons, dual-use technology, or restricted materials
The government maintains a list of sensitive commodities that cannot be traded freely.
O governo mantém uma lista de bens sensíveis que não podem ser comercializados livremente.
The term 'sensitive commodity' is predominantly used in legal, governmental, and international trade contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in customs regulations and trade law. The concept reflects post-Cold War security concerns and modern environmental/health regulations, making it important in both U.S. and Brazilian international commerce and diplomacy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted commoditycontrolled substancestrategic materialregulated gooddual-use technology
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted commodityfreely traded goodopen market product

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
bem sensível
Most common term in Brazilian legal and commercial contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
mercadoria controlada
Alternative term emphasizing government control
Portugal
bem sensível
Same term used in Portuguese commercial regulations
USA/International Trade
sensitive commodity
Official term used by U.S. Department of Commerce and international trade bodies

Related Words

export controlimport restrictionstrategic goodnational securitytrade regulationembargo

Related Idioms & Phrases

under embargo
restricted from export
subject to controls
on the restricted list
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