Glossaire Expérience passager

Douane (Customs)

Définition

Government checkpoints where goods brought into a country are inspected and duties assessed

Termes associés

Achats hors taxes (Duty-Free Shopping)

Retail outlets in international departure areas exempt from local taxes and duties

Contrôle de l’immigration (Immigration)

Border control points where passports and visas are checked for international arrivals

Aéroport international (International Airport)

An airport with customs and immigration facilities that handles international flights

Pré-dédouanement (Pre-Clearance)

US customs and immigration processing completed at a foreign airport before departure

Mentioned In

The Complete Guide to International Flight Connections

…depends on two key factors: whether you need to clear customs and immigration, and whether your bags are checked through…

Clearing Customs and Immigration: What to Expect

…queue times at the officer's booth. Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program, is the most powerful tool…

Airport Shopping and Duty-Free: A Practical Guide

…Korean duty-free is a genuine bargain for beauty products. Customs Allowances: What You Can Actually Bring Home Duty-free…

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…varies enormously across the region. Airport Customs, Cultural Expectations, and Practical Tips Japanese…

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…operating US domestic routes. Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection program that provides expedited…

South American Air Travel Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douane (Customs)?

Government checkpoints where goods brought into a country are inspected and duties assessed

How does Douane (Customs) relate to other aviation concepts?

Douane (Customs) is closely related to Duty-Free Shopping and Immigration, among other key aviation concepts.

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