shipping declaration
[ˈʃɪpɪŋ ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: shipping declarations
declaração de envio
1. An official document that provides details about goods being transported, including contents, value, weight, destination, and shipper information required by customs or shipping authorities
The shipping declaration must be completed accurately to avoid delays at customs.
A declaração de envio deve ser preenchida com precisão para evitar atrasos na alfândega.
2. A formal statement accompanying a shipment that declares the nature, quantity, and value of goods for regulatory or insurance purposes
Each international package requires a shipping declaration form attached to the outside.
Cada pacote internacional requer um formulário de declaração de envio anexado ao exterior.
3. Documentation required by shipping carriers and postal services that itemizes contents and declares compliance with shipping regulations
Without a proper shipping declaration, the carrier cannot process the shipment.
Sem uma declaração de envio adequada, a transportadora não pode processar o envio.
Shipping declarations are critical in both Brazilian and American international commerce. In Brazil, these documents are essential for SISCOMEX (Sistema Integrado de Comércio Exterior) compliance. In the USA, they are required by USPS, UPS, and FedEx for international parcels. Accurate completion is mandatory and false declarations can result in legal penalties, making this a serious matter in both business cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
file a shipping declaration
complete the shipping declaration
submit a shipping declaration
clear customs with a shipping declaration
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