Customs
Denver Airport
Customs
Complete guide to customs processing at Denver International Airport. Processing times, declarations, and tips.
15-45
Processing Time (min)
2-5
Global Entry (min)
5-15
Mobile Passport (min)
Declare
Required Items
Times
Customs Processing Times
| Option | Processing Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Processing | 15-45 minutes | Varies by passenger volume |
| Global Entry | 2-5 minutes | Registered travelers |
| Mobile Passport | 5-15 minutes | App users |
| Peak Times | 30-60 minutes | During busy periods |
| Off-Peak | 5-15 minutes | Quiet times |
Declarations
What to Declare at Customs
- Duty-Free: Allowed within limits
- Prohibited Items: Food, plants, certain items
- Currency: Over $10,000 must be declared
- Gifts: May have duty fees
- Personal Items: Generally duty-free
Tips
- Declare all items you are bringing into the US
- Keep receipts for expensive items
- Use Mobile Passport for faster processing
- Global Entry provides expedited customs clearance
- Check prohibited items before travel
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Customs processing takes 15-45 minutes on average at DEN, longer during peak times.
Global Entry (2-5 min) and Mobile Passport (5-15 min) are the fastest options.
Declare items over duty-free limits, prohibited items, currency over $10,000, and gifts.
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