The customs inspection
Example: Customs inspection checks goods for compliance with legal import regulations
Definition
"The customs inspection" refers to the official examination and verification process conducted by customs authorities to ensure that imported or exported goods comply with legal regulations, tariffs, and restrictions before being allowed to enter or leave a country.
Etymology
The term "the customs inspection" combines 'customs,' derived from the Old French word 'costume,' meaning habitual practice or usage, which evolved to mean duties or taxes on goods, with 'inspection,' from the Latin 'inspectio,' meaning careful examination. Did you know? Customs inspections have existed in some form since ancient civilizations to control trade and collect taxes.
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"The customs inspection" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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