customs

[ˈkʌstəmz]

customs Definition

• 1. the official organization responsible for collecting taxes on goods coming into a country and preventing illegal goods from being brought in
• 2. the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check incoming goods and travelers

Using customs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "customs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The customs officer asked to see my passport.

• Example

  The customs regulations have been tightened.

• Example

  The customs duty on imported goods has been increased.

customs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for customs

• immigration
• excise
• revenue
• tariff
• border control

Phrases with customs

• clear customs

  to pass through the customs checkpoint without any problems or delays

  Example

  We were relieved to clear customs quickly and easily.

• customs declaration

  a form that lists the items a traveler is bringing into a country and their value

  Example

  You will need to fill out a customs declaration before entering the country.

• customs officer

  an official who works for the customs department and checks goods and travelers coming into a country

  Example

  The customs officer asked to see my passport and searched my luggage.

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Summary: customs in Brief

'Customs' [ˈkʌstəmz] refers to the official organization responsible for collecting taxes on goods coming into a country and preventing illegal goods from being brought in, as well as the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check incoming goods and travelers. It includes phrases like 'clear customs,' meaning to pass through the customs checkpoint without any problems or delays, and 'customs declaration,' a form that lists the items a traveler is bringing into a country and their value.