defective goods vs discarded goods

Both "defective goods" and "discarded goods" are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. "Defective goods" refer to products that have a flaw or fault, making them unsuitable for their intended use. On the other hand, "discarded goods" are items that have been thrown away or disposed of, which may or may not be due to defects.

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defective goods

This phrase is correct and commonly used in business contexts to refer to products that have flaws or faults, making them unsuitable for sale or use.

Use "defective goods" when referring to products that have manufacturing defects or faults, rendering them unfit for their intended purpose.

Examples:

The company had to recall the defective goods to avoid customer complaints.
The store offered a refund for the defective goods.
The manufacturer was held liable for the defective goods that caused injuries.
The quality control team identified the defective goods before they were shipped.
The warranty covers replacement of defective goods within a year.

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(4) In certain circumstances it is possible to have defective goods repaired outside the customs territory of the Community without incurring a customs debt on reimportation.
3. Replacement products shall have the same eight digit Combined Nomenclature code, the same commercial quality and the same technical characteristics as the defective goods had the latter undergone repair.
The EU market is flooded with defective goods that we are purchasing from China.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, consumer protection is an important objective and we need to prevent dishonest traders benefiting from the internal market in order to mislead citizens by offering them defective goods.
Delivery of defective goods or poor services
Furthermore, the consumer should not compensate the trader for the use of the defective goods.
4. Where the defective goods have been used before export, the replacement products must also have been used.
1. The customs authorities shall, under the conditions they lay down, authorize replacement products to be imported before the defective goods are exported.
Replacement products shall have the same eight-digit Combined Nomenclature code, the same commercial quality and the same technical characteristics as the defective goods had the latter undergone repair.
Where the defective goods have been used before export, the replacement products must also have been used.
2. The defective goods shall be exported within a period of two months from the date of acceptance by the customs authorities of the declaration for the release for free circulation of the replacement products.
defective goods or goods not complying with the terms of the contract;
The customs authorities shall, under the conditions they lay down, and at the request of the person concerned, authorise replacement products to be imported before the defective goods are exported.
The defective goods shall be exported within a period of two months from the date of acceptance by the customs authorities of the declaration for the release for free circulation of the replacement products.
The customs authorities shall, under the conditions they lay down, upon application by the person concerned, authorise replacement products to be imported before the defective goods are exported.
(b) in the case of defective goods, within one year of the date of notification of the amount;
3. Where, in exceptional circumstances, the defective goods cannot be exported within the period referred to in paragraph 2, the customs authorities may, at the request of the person concerned, extend that period.
In the event of such prior importation of a replacement product, a guarantee shall be provided covering the amount of the import duty that would be payable should the defective goods not be exported in accordance with paragraph 2.
Where, in exceptional circumstances, the defective goods cannot be exported within the period referred to in paragraph 2, the customs authorities may, at the duly justified request of the person concerned, extend that period for a reasonable duration.
Where, in exceptional circumstances, the defective goods cannot be exported within the period referred to in paragraph 2, the customs authorities may grant an extension, of a reasonable duration, of that period, upon justified application by the holder of the authorisation.

Alternatives:

faulty goods
imperfect products
flawed items
substandard merchandise
damaged goods

discarded goods

This phrase is correct and is used to describe items that have been thrown away or disposed of, regardless of the reason for their disposal.

Use "discarded goods" when referring to items that have been discarded, whether due to defects, obsolescence, or other reasons.