customs

/ (ˈkʌstəmz) /


noun(functioning as singular or plural)
  1. duty on imports or exports

  2. the government department responsible for the collection of these duties

  1. the part of a port, airport, frontier station, etc, where baggage and freight are examined for dutiable goods and contraband

  2. the procedure for examining baggage and freight, paying duty, etc

  3. (as modifier): customs officer

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