customs

British  

/ ˈkʌstəmz /

noun

1. duty on imports or exports

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

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

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

5. ( as modifier )

   customs officer

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Example Sentences

Isidora is an example of ancient syncretism at work: a Greek woman, painted in a Roman tradition, whose burial followed Egyptian customs of mummification.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We do not have large legal departments or customs teams,” they said in the letter.

From MarketWatch

The one thing she did do before the court decision was create an account on the U.S. customs website that might allow her to file for a refund.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their goal is to better understand social structures, life histories and burial customs in these ancient communities.

From Science Daily

They pay tariffs upfront when goods clear customs, often weeks before receiving payment from customers.

From MarketWatch