Customs Border
/ˈkʌstəms ˈbɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A demarcation line or zone where customs officials inspect and control goods, persons, and conveyances to enforce import and export regulations and collect duties.
Goods cannot legally enter the country until they have been cleared at the customs border.
Forms
- customs borders
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Commentary
The term strictly refers to the physical or legal boundary where customs control is exercised, often used in international trade and border regulation contexts.
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