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Customs Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F6C3 1F6C3 |
Emoji Name | customs |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | customsborderduty |
🛃 Meaning and Explanation
The customs emoji 🛃 displays the international customs sign, showing a person with a suitcase and an arrow, typically seen at airports and border crossings. It represents customs inspection areas where travelers declare goods and undergo security checks.
This emoji is used when discussing international travel, airport procedures, border crossings, or import/export activities. It can also represent bureaucracy, official procedures, or the concept of declaration and inspection.
🛃 How to Use
The customs emoji is primarily used in travel contexts and discussions about international borders.
- Airport navigation
Use when giving directions or discussing airport procedures. - International travel stories
Perfect for sharing experiences at border crossings. - Import/export discussions
Relevant for business or shopping abroad contexts.
🛃 Cultural Background
Customs procedures and their strictness vary significantly between countries, affecting how this emoji is perceived and used.
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌎 International airports | Customs checkpoint | Universal travel symbol |
| 🇺🇸 USA | CBP (Customs & Border Protection) | Associated with strict security |
| 🇪🇺 EU | Schengen vs non-Schengen | Different procedures within Europe |
| 🌏 Island nations | Biosecurity checks | Extra strict for ecological protection |