grey import

British

noun

an imported vehicle that does not have an exact model equivalent in the receiving country

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But will the grey import always get through?

From Forbes

Common methods are selling "grey import" tobacco or booze-cruise beer, selling grass and pills, or working cash in hand.

From The Guardian

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