What happens when you go through customs at the airport?

Officials will review your required passenger travel documents (passport, visa, green card, disembarkation card (provided by a flight attendant during flight), immunization documentation, letters of confirmation or support, etc.)



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Make sure you have the right bags, and proceed to Customs. As you approach Customs, you'll see green lanes marked “Nothing to Declare” and red lanes marked “Goods to Declare.” Choose the appropriate one, and get in line. If you have nothing to declare, you'll hand your form to an officer and stroll out the exit.

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Customs Action Steps
  • Complete the Customs Declaration Form while on the flight.
  • Ask questions to your flight attendant or traveling companions as needed.
  • Declare any goods you have with you that might have restrictions, and/or goods you purchased in country when returning to your home country.


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All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.

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Meat of any sort including chicken or pork products (fresh, packaged, canned, vacuumed sealed, jarred) is not allowed. US Customs is very strict about this. Liquid milk and liquid dairy products – Not allowed unless intended to be used as feed for infants and children (butter is allowed).

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This asks the standard questions, such as your name, address, passport number, etc, as well as includes a section where you should declare the goods you are bringing back. Your reentry will involve standing in what is usually a long line (even longer for non-citizens) in order to preliminarily be cleared for entrance.

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Most forms ask the point of exit and entry of your flight, your flight number, what goods you may be bringing into the country (forms might list prohibited items for the respective country). Complete the Customs Declaration form while on the flight. Ask your flight attendant or traveling companions questions as needed.

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Customs might go through your luggage In some areas, they may send your luggage through a scanner, but one of the biggest questions on everyone's minds is: does customs go through your luggage? The answer: they have the right to do so, but often they do not.

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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.

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Baggage claim is usually after customs when a person arrives from an international flight at an airport. This is because customs is responsible for inspecting the items that you are bringing into the country, and they need to do this before you can collect your luggage.

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What To Not Wear in Italy
  • Socks + Sandals. Socks and sandals are very common in the US to the point it's almost a fashion statement. ...
  • Shorts. Shorts are thought of us as too casual and not classy in the Italian eye. ...
  • Sweatpants. Sweatpants are an obvious one. ...
  • Tank Tops. ...
  • Flip Flops. ...
  • Athleisure. ...
  • Giant Hats.


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Rules in checked baggage Mace canisters – similar to cigarette lighters and sprays. Gases (flammable, non-flammable, deeply refrigerated and poisonous) such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders. Corrosive materials (such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries). Etiologic agents.

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6 Things Not To Bring To Italy
  • A new haircut. Rushing around before your trip shouldn't include a haircut. ...
  • Running shoes/ sneakers. Really my friend, unless your actually using them to exercise: leave them at home. ...
  • More baggage than you can carry. ...
  • Too many gadgets. ...
  • Travellers cheques. ...
  • Dirty Bra Straps.


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