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released from customs vs went through customs

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Released from customs' is typically used when referring to goods or items that have been cleared by customs and are ready to be delivered or picked up. On the other hand, 'went through customs' is used to describe the process of passing through customs checks and inspections.

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released from customs

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to goods or items that have been cleared by customs.

This phrase is used to indicate that goods or items have completed the customs process and are ready for delivery or pickup.

Examples:

  • The package was finally released from customs after a thorough inspection.
  • The imported goods were released from customs without any issues.
  • Justin Bieber Released from Customs (VIDEO). By ETONLINE STAFF. April 24, 2014. Justin Bieber was just released from U.S. Customs at LAX and we have video of the pop star leaving the airport. The 20-year-old singer was reportedly ...
  • May 7, 2015 ... Thanks to the efforts of the Computer Association of Nepal-USA (CAN-USA), a repeater that the group had donated to Tribhuvan University in Nepal was released from customs on May 5 and now is at the university in the care ...
  • Duties and taxes are imposed to generate revenue, protect local industries against foreign competition or both. The duties and taxes normally must be paid before the goods are released from customs. A shipment's duty and tax amount may ...
  • ... First published: 4 April 2014; Part of: Import and export forms, Import and export and Business tax. Use form C1330 to tell HM Revenue and Customs about a pleasure craft arriving from abroad that will not be released from customs control.

Alternatives:

  • cleared by customs
  • passed through customs
  • customs clearance obtained
  • customs approval received
  • customs release granted

went through customs

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe the process of passing through customs checks and inspections.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something has undergone the customs process, including checks and inspections.

Examples:

  • We went through customs quickly and smoothly at the airport.
  • The travelers had to go through customs before entering the country.
  • Oct 8, 2011 ... NASA has confirmed that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins went through customs upon their return to Earth and the United States. They filled out the above form, declaring their travel itinerary and that they had ...
  • The Apollo 11 Crew Went Through Customs And Declared Rocks When They Returned From The Moon. Rob Wile. Aug. 31, 2012, 8:09 AM; 6,185; 5 · facebook · linkedin · twitter; email; print. All international visitors to the U.S. must sign a ...
  • Chris Hadfield went through customs upon return from Space, reveals Reddit AMA. by Lauren O'Neil Posted: December 9, 2013 6:56 PM Last Updated: December 9, 2013 6:06 PM. Categories: Community ...
  • We seem to remember that the last time we went through Iceland to another Schengen country a couple years back we went through customs in Iceland and not in the final country. Anybody done this route? Do you think we ...

Alternatives:

  • passed through customs
  • cleared customs
  • completed customs procedures
  • underwent customs inspection
  • crossed the customs checkpoint

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