DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.customs Domain Names
Pre-launch; not delegated.customs is a proposed generic top-level domain associated with customs, trade compliance and border-related services. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.customs, and the string appears in the organisation’s 2026 new gTLD portfolio. It is not shown in IANA’s Root Zone Database, so it should be treated as not yet delegated. (xiyou.domains)
.customs registrations are not available yet. Search related extensions or get a launch alert.
Application and status facts
Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.
- Extension
- .customs
- Current status
- Pre-launch; not delegatedDelegating a generic top-level domain - IANA
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Journey To The West CorporationJourney To The West: 西游 · New gTLD Registry Bringing the East to the West - Journey To The West Corporation
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-17Journey To The West: 西游 · New gTLD Registry Bringing the East to the West - Journey To The West Corporation
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.Delegating a generic top-level domain - IANA
- Registry operator
- Not verified
- Registration availability
- Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Last fact checked
- 2026-08-25
A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.
Illustrative uses
What could a .customs domain be used for?
If delegated in future,.customs could suit organisations and projects connected with customs operations, import and export documentation, trade facilitation and compliance information.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .customs for?
- Customs authorities
- Trade compliance teams
- Freight forwarders
- Customs brokers
- Logistics platforms
- Training providers
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear sector signal
- Strong thematic fit
- Memorable positioning
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Narrow semantic scope
- Public expectations
Related domain extensions
Marketplace listings
Relevant public DomainUI listings are separate from registry availability results.
Frequently asked questions
What is.customs?
.customs is a proposed generic top-level domain associated with customs, trade and border-related uses.
Is.customs currently available for registration?
No public evidence here shows delegation, so it should be treated as not yet available.
Who is linked to the.customs application?
Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.customs.
What kinds of sites could use.customs?
It could suit customs guidance, brokerage services, trade compliance resources and border clearance information.
Does.customs imply an official customs authority?
Not by itself. The name suggests the subject area, but any official status would depend on the organisation using it.
Sources and review information
- Journey To The West: 西游 · New gTLD Registry Bringing the East to the WestJourney To The West Corporation - accessed 2026-08-25
- Root Zone DatabaseIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- Delegating a generic top-level domainIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
