Import License
/ˈɪmpɔːrt ˈlaɪsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization issued by a government allowing the holder to import specified goods under stated conditions.
The company obtained an import license before bringing electronics into the country.
Forms
- import license
- import licenses
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Commentary
Import licenses regulate international trade by controlling the flow of goods, often for economic, health, or security reasons.
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