01 n. pl. money collected under a tariff; a duty imposed on imported goods.
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money collected under a tariff; a duty imposed on imported goods.
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the government department administering the collection of import tariffs. Used with as singular verb.
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3.
that area within an airport, sea port, or other border station where freight or the baggage of travellers is checked for dutiable materials or contraband; as, it took an hour to get through customs.