保税

保稅

bǎoshuì

adjective #69,140

Meanings

1 bonded (goods, warehouse etc.)
2 duty-free (pending final destination)

Characters

to protect; to hold

Examples

HSK 7-9

这些商品存放在保税仓库里。

Zhèxiē shāngpǐn cúnfàng zài bǎoshuì cāngkù lǐ.

These goods are stored in a bonded warehouse.

HSK 7-9

上海自贸区设有保税区。

Shànghǎi zìmàoqū shèyǒu bǎoshuì qū.

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone has a bonded area.

Tips

usage

'Bonded' means customs duty is held in suspension - the goods are under customs supervision but haven't yet been taxed. Common compounds: 保税区 (bonded zone), 保税仓库 (bonded warehouse), 保税港 (bonded port).

Stroke Order

保 bǎo

税 shuì