customs
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Others were intercepted by customs officials at border crossings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Think tank Ember Energy analyzed March data from the Chinese customs authority and found that exports of solar panels jumped to 31.7 gigawatts in March from 16.6 gigawatts in February.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
I kind of want to bring chiles into Amsterdam to make Mexican food, but I don’t think Dutch customs would let me.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Businesses in the city and surrounding towns can import, store and sell goods without having to pay customs duties or VAT.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“We do not embrace such archaic customs, and furthermore, does she look ready to be married? She is fourteen years old.”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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