customable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Subject to customs duty: "customable" describes goods that are liable to be taxed when imported or exported across international borders. This term is used in trade and customs regulations.
Usage Examples
- (These goods are subject to import tax.)
- (The materials were liable for customs duties.)
Advanced Usage
"Customable goods": a legal phrase referring to items that must be reported and taxed by customs authorities.
- Customable goods include alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items. (These categories are typically taxed upon entry.)
"Non-customable" (adj): not subject to customs duty.
- Personal effects under a certain value are often non-customable. (They are exempt from duty.)
Variants and Related Words
Custom (n): the official department that administers and collects duties on imported and exported goods.
- You must clear your luggage through customs at the airport. (The inspection process.)
Customs duty (n): a tax imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders.
- The customs duty on this item is 10% of its value. (The tax rate.)
Synonyms
Dutiable: subject to import or export tax.
- Dutiable goods require payment of a tariff. (Synonymous with "customable".)
Taxable: liable to be taxed (broader term, not specific to customs).
- Income is taxable, but not all goods are customable. (Different types of taxation.)
Related Idioms
- "Pay through the nose": to pay an excessively high price (can be used metaphorically for customs costs).
- He had to pay through the nose for the customable antiques. (He paid a very high customs fee.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Clear through customs: to have goods inspected and approved by customs officials.
- We need to clear these items through customs before shipping. (Complete the customs process.)