La déclaration en douane
Example: La déclaration en douane doit être remplie avant l'expédition.
Definition
"La déclaration en douane" refers to the customs declaration form that must be completed before shipping goods across international borders, detailing information about the contents, value, and origin of the shipment to comply with import and export regulations.
Etymology
The term "la déclaration en douane" comes from French, where "déclaration" means declaration or statement, and "douane" means customs. It literally refers to the official statement made to customs authorities about goods being transported internationally. Did you know? The word "douane" traces back to the Arabic word "diwān," meaning a register or government office, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic on European trade vocabulary.
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"La déclaration en douane" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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