CUSTOM HOUSE
A government office or building, especially at a seaport, at which customs are collected and ships are cleared for entry.
Customs House (Non-Preferred)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| AIRPORT | An airfield for civilian aircraft, usually including a customs house and ancillary structures and buildings and passenger facilities. |
| BONDED WAREHOUSE | A warehouse in which goods are stored before the duty has been paid. Often found at ports and airports. |
| COASTGUARD STATION | A building or group of buildings situated close to the sea, used by coastguards to enable them to monitor the coastline. |
| PILOT OFFICE | An office used by a qualified pilot, expert in ship-handling and with local knowledge, who assists the captain or master to take a vessel in or out of a harbour or through narrow waters. |
