customs inspection

noun

UK /ˈkʌstəmz ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

US /ˈkʌstəmz ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

A check by officials at a border to see what people are bringing into a country.

Our luggage was opened during the customs inspection at the airport.

SYNONYMS

border check customs examination baggage search customs control

RELATED WORDS

customs officer declaration duty border luggage

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of checking goods for illegal or restricted items.

The shipment was delayed for a customs inspection.

3. An official review of documents and cargo at a port.

The customs inspection of the cargo took two hours.

4. A routine stop where travelers show what they are carrying.

Everyone on the bus had to go through a customs inspection.