# Customs compliance

*Last updated: 2026-01-28*

The process of ensuring that goods and processes comply with applicable customs laws, regulations, and practices, including documentation, classification, valuation, and payment of duties and taxes, to enable legal import/export.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customs-compliance.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customs-compliance.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Customs compliance |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-28 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customs-compliance.asp |

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