customs declaration — An official document listing goods being imported or exported and their value for tax purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official document listing goods being imported or exported and their value for tax purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəmz ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The tourist forgot to declare his expensive watch on the customs declaration, causing a big headache at the airport
- Make sure to keep your customs declaration receipt until you exit the airport
- She panicked when she realized she had accidentally written 'chocolate addiction' instead of 'chocolate' on her customs declaration
customs declaration
NOUN[/ˈkʌstəmz ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/]
An official document listing goods being imported or exported and their value for tax purposes
a traveler hands over a clipboard with official paperwork to a uniformed customs officer at the inspection desk. The officer carefully examines the document while looking at the traveler's opened suitcase filled with various items. The paperwork lists details about the goods being declared for entry into the country. The customs officer stamps the document after verifying the information matches the actual items. Other travelers wait in line behind with their own luggage and similar forms. an official document listing goods being imported and their value for tax purposes
At the customs station, he needs more information for his declaration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Customs derives from Latin consuetudo, meaning 'habit' or 'customary practice', which evolved to denote taxes or duties on goods. Declaration comes from Latin declarare, composed of de- (thoroughly) and clarare (to make clear), meaning 'to make known' or 'to proclaim'. Together, customs declaration refers to an official document declaring goods to customs authorities.
Breakdown
customs (from Latin consuetudo, 'customary duty/tax') + declaration (from Latin de- 'thoroughly' + clarare 'to make clear', meaning 'formal statement of goods').
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📝Examples
“The tourist forgot to declare his expensive watch on the customs declaration, causing a big headache at the airport”
“Make sure to keep your customs declaration receipt until you exit the airport”
“She panicked when she realized she had accidentally written 'chocolate addiction' instead of 'chocolate' on her customs declaration”
“Business travelers often need help with customs declarations for their equipment”
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