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Customs areaA geographic area that is responsible for levying its own customs duties at its border.Similar MatchesCustoms BrokerCustoms BrokerAn individual or firm licensed by customs authorities to enter and clear imported goods through customs. The broker represents the importer in dealings with the customs authorities. Customs unionCustoms unionAn agreement by two or more countries to erect a common external tariff and to abolish restrictions on trade among members. Customs classificationCustoms classification1. The category defining the tariff to be applied to an imported good. 2. The act of determining this category, which may be subject to various rules and/or to the discretion of the customs officer". United States Customs ServiceUnited States Customs ServiceAn agency of the Treasury Department charged with enforcing laws relative to imports. Customs valuationCustoms valuationThe method by which a customs officer determines the value of an imported good for the purpose of levying an ad valorem tariff. When this method is biased against importing, it becomes an NTB. Further SuggestionsHer Majesty's Customs and ExciseCustoms duty Uniform Customs and Practices (Brochure 500) Customs station Customs officer Customs Service Customs union Customs procedure |
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