De douaneaangifte
Example: De douaneaangifte moet correct ingevuld worden voor export.
Definition
"De douaneaangifte" refers to the customs declaration document that must be accurately completed to comply with legal requirements when exporting goods. It details the nature, value, and quantity of items being shipped to ensure proper customs processing and taxation.
Etymology
The term "de douaneaangifte" comes from Dutch, where 'douane' means customs, derived from the French 'douane,' which traces back to the Italian 'dogana,' itself originating from Arabic 'diwān,' meaning a register or office. 'Aangifte' means declaration or report, combining 'aan' (on) and 'gifte' (giving), literally referring to the act of giving information to customs.
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"De douaneaangifte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the customs declaration