Originally Posted by
risenmyth
I'm currently sitting in the ANA Lounge after checking in my baggage. I was told by the check-in representative that I would have to do customs in SFO (with baggage pickup??)
Flying J for HND>SFO>EWR on United
I just wanted to clarify what she meant or if I misheard. But should I expect to pick up my check-in luggage before customs... then re-check-in my luggage?
Yes.
As SFO is your port of entry to USA you do immigration & customs, with all your carry-on & checked bags at SFO. Then to bag drop for SFO-EWR
At a very few airports USA immigration & customs is done at the departure airport (pre clearance)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...r_preclearance
https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/...s/preclearance