nothing to declare
Traveler's truthful claim
Nothing to declare is what travelers say at customs when they're not carrying goods subject to duty or restriction.
Customs checkpoints typically separate arriving passengers into lanes: those with something to declare and those with nothing to declare.
The phrase extends to any situation where someone has no relevant information to offer: Asked about his weekend plans, he had nothing to declare.
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- border controlRegulating cross-country movement
- borderOuter edge or limit
- port of entryAuthorized border crossing location
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
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