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customs

[ˈkʌstəmz]

customs Definition

  • 1the official organization responsible for collecting taxes on goods coming into a country and preventing illegal goods from being brought in
  • 2the 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

Phrases with customs

  • to pass through the customs checkpoint without any problems or delays

    Example

    We were relieved to clear customs quickly and easily.

  • 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.

  • 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.