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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by JimInOhio
Here's how I *guess* this could work:

Bags screen by departure airport
Anything that indicates a physical inspection is needed is put into the passenger's electronic immigration file
At port of entry, immigration agent sees the inspection notification
-- Either further questioning by the agent
-- Or agent says the bag will be delivered to the carousel with the receipt indicating inspection required by the customs agent
No need to guess. Here's the CBP announcement from when the program was initially instituted for AA's SYD-LAX flight:

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nationa...gage-screening

("CBP launches innovative International Remote Baggage Screening Initiative to enhance security and streamline travel.")
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