Customs Bureau (Noun)
Meaning
The agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The customs bureau is responsible for collecting duties on imported goods and enforcing trade laws.
- The customs bureau has been cracking down on counterfeit goods coming into the country.
- The company had to pay a hefty fine to the customs bureau for violating import regulations.
- The customs bureau has implemented new procedures to speed up the clearance process for low-risk shipments.
- The customs bureau works closely with other government agencies to prevent the importation of prohibited items.