Clearing customs in Geneva
 

I will be flying MSP-->AMS-->GVA with checked bags. I assume I will clear customs for myself in Schipol. Will my bags in GVA be somewhere in customs, not the regular luggage area, or will I get them in baggage claim and then go to customs (or just walk out?!). [I saw something on this in another forum about another country, wanted to check it here with those who know.]

Thanks!

Tranisting in AMS for GVA
 

It depends whether you travel before or after March 29.
Before March 29, GVA is outside Schengen so you will stay in the international zone at AMS and clear immigration and customs at GVA. Your bags will be checked straight through and come out on the same belt as other passengers from AMS.
From March 29, GVA will be part of Schengen, so you will clear immigration at AMS. However, as Switzerland is not part of the EU Customs Union, you will have to go through customs at GVA (as will all passengers from AMS). Note this is totally painless. Collect your bags with those from all the AMS passengers.