customs

usanze, tradizioni

Modi di comportarsi abituali in un determinato gruppo o luogo.

In inglese semplice: Ways of behaving that are usual in a particular group or place.

• Wedding customs vary from country to country.
• We learned about local customs before our trip.
• Some ancient customs are still followed today.

Sinonimi: traditions, practices

Espressioni comuni: local customs, traditional customs, wedding customs

dogana

Servizio statale che controlla le merci che attraversano il confine e riscuote le relative imposte.

In inglese semplice: The government service that checks goods crossing a border and collects taxes on them.

• Customs checked our bags at the airport.
• The package was held by customs for a week.
• Customs officers found hidden goods inside the truck.

Espressioni comuni: customs officer, customs officials, customs inspection

controllo doganale, formalità doganali

Controlli a cui si è sottoposti entrando in un paese con bagagli o merci.

In inglese semplice: The checks you go through when entering a country with your bags or goods.

• We went through customs quickly.
• Our bags must clear customs before delivery.
• How long did customs take at the airport?

Sinonimi: customs clearance

Espressioni comuni: go through customs, clear customs, customs checks

dazi doganali

Imposte pagate sulle merci che entrano in un paese o ne escono.

In inglese semplice: Taxes you pay on goods brought into or sent out of a country.

• We paid customs on the imported wine.
• Customs duties make these goods more expensive.
• The company owes thousands in customs.

Sinonimi: duties, tariffs

Espressioni comuni: pay customs, customs duties, customs charges