Customs
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Definition
Government checkpoints where goods brought into a country are inspected and duties assessed
Related Terms
Duty-Free Shopping
Retail outlets in international departure areas exempt from local taxes and duties
Immigration
Border control points where passports and visas are checked for international arrivals
International Airport
An airport with customs and immigration facilities that handles international flights
Pre-Clearance
US customs and immigration processing completed at a foreign airport before departure
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