Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clear-customs

verb phrase

/klɪr ˈkʌstəmz/

Definition

The process of getting goods through customs so that they can be legally imported or exported.

Examples

After arriving at the airport, we had to clear customs before collecting our luggage.
It took several hours to clear customs for the shipment of electronics.
Make sure all your documents are in order to clear customs smoothly.

Meaning

To clear customs means to complete all necessary paperwork and procedures to ensure that goods meet legal requirements for entering or leaving a country.