Do I have to clear customs when transit via the US on my way to / coming from somewehere else?

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Do you have to go through customs when connecting?

When you're connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you'll always have to exit and reenter security as you'll need to go through customs and immigration (unless you have gone through preclearance aboard, which is rare).

Do you have to go through immigration on a connecting flight in USA?

A port-of-entry is the first airport you land at in the US Even if you have a connecting flight, you need to go through the immigration procedure, pick up your luggage, re-check it and get on the next flight.

Does a connecting flight count as entering the country?

It is normally considered a visit if you are processed by Customs and Immigration, which you don't usually do on a connecting flight. Unless, of course, that connecting flight happens to be in the U.S. or you leave the airport during the connection.

Do I have to recheck bags on a connecting international flight?

If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

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Do I Need A Transit Visa If My Plane Has A Stop In The US?

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