What is a customs lock?

Customs lock, commonly known as lock, also known as TSA certification lock, refers to the security inspection conducted by the customs on transit luggage and goods and goods under customs supervision. It is necessary to ensure the safety of goods during transportation, and adopt the general TSA special key commonly used by international customs. It should be noted that China Customs does not have a special key, that is, China Customs will not open the suitcase without the permission of the parties concerned.

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TSA locks are used in more than 40 countries and regions around the world, especially in the United States. The US Transportation Security Administration has issued a warning: If passengers do not use TSA customs locks for checked baggage, the customs has the right to pry open and destroy the checked baggage locks.

There are two ways to open the TSA lock:

First, the key provided by the lock itself or the password set by the consumer.

Second, the customs special key, the customs inspector has a TSA unlock key. When opening the luggage, he should be very careful to ensure safety, and after checking, he should lock the luggage again. This lock must have a red diamond logo on the front and back. As long as the customs see the sign, they will know to use TSA's key (the corresponding key number is marked on the bottom of the lock) to unlock it without prying and damaging it. ?

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