customs
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
French, UK, etc.
VERB + CUSTOMS
clear, go through
After landing in Paris, the passengers had to go through customs before collecting their luggage.
wave sb through
The officer waved us through customs so quickly that we barely had time to open our bags.
CUSTOMS + NOUN
control/controls, regulations
When traveling internationally, passengers must pass through customs control at the airport.
duty/duties
You need to declare any items subject to customs duty when you enter the country.
building, hall, post
Passengers waited in line at the customs building before boarding their international flight.
agent, man, officer, official, staff | authorities | formalities, procedures
declaration, document, documentation, form
When you arrive at the airport, you need to complete a customs declaration for any items you're bringing in.
clearance
The shipment finally got customs clearance after two weeks at the airport.
PREP
at ~
The officer checked my passport when I arrived at customs this morning.
through ~