nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
alfândega; costumes
1. The official department or agency that administers tariffs and collects duties on imported and exported goods
The package was delayed at customs for inspection.
O pacote foi atrasado na alfândega para inspeção.
2. Traditional and habitual practices or ways of behaving, especially of a particular group or society
Different cultures have different customs and traditions.
Diferentes culturas têm diferentes costumes e tradições.
3. The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods
You may have to pay customs on items brought from abroad.
Você pode ter que pagar tarifas alfandegárias em itens trazidos do exterior.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear customs - passar pela alfândega
go through customs - passar pela alfândega
customs duty - taxa alfandegária
local customs - costumes locais
follow customs - seguir os costumes
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