A inspeção alfandegária
Example: A inspeção alfandegária atrasou a entrega dos pacotes importados.
Definition
"A inspeção alfandegária" refers to the customs inspection process where imported goods or packages are examined by customs authorities to ensure compliance with regulations, verify contents, and assess duties or taxes before allowing entry into the country.
Etymology
The term "a inspeção alfandegária" comes from Portuguese, where "inspeção" means inspection, derived from the Latin 'inspectio' meaning a careful look or examination. "Alfandegária" relates to "alfândega," meaning customs, which traces back to the Arabic 'al-funduq,' meaning inn or warehouse, reflecting the historical role of customs as places where goods were stored and checked.
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