customhouse

/ˈkʌstəmhaʊs/
noun
  1. A government building where taxes (customs duties) are paid on imported goods and where ships and cargo are inspected.
    • The old customhouse near the harbor is now a museum.
    • All imported electronics must be cleared through the customhouse before delivery.
    • The ship's captain went to the customhouse to declare the cargo.
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