Customs Travelers Items Travel Understand Make Country Frequent

"Frequent travelers" (people who travel often) have "figured out" (identified) many ways to "clear customs" (get through customs without problems) quickly. They understand that the "role" (job; responsibilities) of a "customs official" is to make sure travelers are not bringing anything "illegal" (against the law) or "harmful" (dangerous) into the country. So before traveling, they find out which items are "prohibited" (not allowed) and make sure that those items are not in their "baggage" (luggage; suitcases).

Experienced travelers know if their items "are subject to" (fall under the rules of) "duties" (taxes). If they must pay duties, they pack those items "separately" (independently; not with other items) and have their "method of payment" (the way someone pays, such as cash or a credit card) "on hand" (ready and available).

Frequent travelers are also prepared to respond to customs officials' questions directly and "succinctly" (in as few words as possible). They "anticipate" (think about ahead of time) questions about the "nature" (type) of their travel, their citizenship, and the length of their stay in the country.

Finally, frequent travelers are "aware of" (knowledgeable about and familiar with) their "rights" (how one should be treated) and "responsibilities" (what one must do). They understand that they must cooperate with customs officials, "readily" (willingly and quickly, without delaying) opening their bags if they are selected for baggage inspection. But they also know that if they do not like the way they are being "treated" (dealt with) by a customs official, they can "complain" (say something negative) about it to that individual's "supervisor" (boss).