De douaneafhandeling
Example: De douaneafhandeling verliep soepel bij de grenscontrole gisteren.
Definition
"De douaneafhandeling" refers to the process of customs clearance, which involves the official procedures and documentation required to allow goods to enter or leave a country through border control, ensuring compliance with regulations and payment of any applicable duties or taxes.
Etymology
The term "de douaneafhandeling" comes from the Dutch words "douane," meaning customs, and "afhandeling," meaning handling or processing. "Douane" itself originates from the French word 'douane,' which traces back to the Arabic 'diwān,' referring to a register or office, highlighting the administrative nature of customs processes.
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"De douaneafhandeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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