Why is baggage claim after immigration?

Since customs is involved with checking the items being imported into a country, it has to be after baggage claim. Otherwise, the customs people would not be able to examine your checked bags. On the other hand, passport control is usually before baggage claim.



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When you land in the United States, you'll first have to clear immigration. Then you'll have to wait at the baggage claim belt, and once you have all your belongings, you'll then clear customs.

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To get your baggage: After clearing immigration, proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect your bags. If you are on an international flight connecting to a U.S. destination, make sure you claim your baggage before going through U.S. Customs.

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The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.

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Meet the CBP Officer
The officer will review your documents and ask you a few questions about the purpose of your travel to the U.S. If all is in order, the officer will admit you to the U.S. and will stamp your passport with: date and place of arrival. immigration status.

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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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United States (U.S.) law requires airlines operating flights to, from, or through the U.S. to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with certain passenger reservation data, referred to as Passenger Name Record (PNR) data, which assists CBP in securing U.S. borders, ...

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Generally, customs officers may stop people at the border to determine whether they are admissible to the United States, and they may search people's belongings for contraband. This is true even if there is nothing suspicious about you or your luggage.

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Meet the CBP Officer The officer will review your documents and ask you a few questions about the purpose of your travel to the U.S. If all is in order, the officer will admit you to the U.S. and will stamp your passport with: date and place of arrival. immigration status.

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