duty free
Definition
Merchandise on which import duty is not charged because it is sold only to departing passengers in an airport's or port's departure lounge (which are bonded areas). Non-residents can buy it outside of bonded areas on presentation of valid travel documents (such as a passport and travel ticket) but can collect the purchased item only at the departing point.
duty free is in the Shipping, Transport, & Travel subject.
duty free appears in the definitions of the following terms: MERCOSUR, free port, maquiladora, free city, ATA Carnet, generalized system of preferences (GSP), free trade zone (FTZ), export subsidy and common market
duty free appears in these other term: duty free zone (DFZ)
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