Bureau of Customs
- noun
- Formal
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Oficina de Aduanas
- The Bureau of Customs inspects all incoming shipments.
- Bureau of Customs and Border
- Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Examples
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The Bureau of Customs monitors all shipments entering the country to ensure compliance with import regulations.
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Many people are unaware of the Bureau of Customs regulations.
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All imported goods must be declared to the Bureau of Customs upon arrival in the country.
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Corruption scandals have occasionally plagued the Bureau of Customs in recent years.
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The Bureau of Customs announced stricter regulations on imported electronics this year.
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Cargo is inspected by the Bureau of Customs to verify that all goods adhere to legal tariffs.
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When goods cross the border, they must be declared at the Bureau of Customs for processing.
Synonyms
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3.8
A government office that checks and taxes goods entering a country
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3.9
A government office that checks goods entering a country and collects taxes on them
A former US government agency that checked incoming goods and collected taxes on them
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'bureau' (an official agency) + 'of' (linking preposition) + 'customs' (import/export duties or authority) yields an agency that handles customs matters. This is a cross-linguistically common naming pattern (e.g., customs office/authority), so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Bureau of Customs gives a clear picture: a desk or small office (bureau) where officials check goods and collect the charges called customs ('taxes') at the border. That's why it means the government agency that watches and controls imports and enforces the rules.