U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Understanding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a pivotal agency within the Department of Homeland Security, created on March 1, 2003. The CBP is a central component of the Directorate for Border and Transportation Security, tasked with maintaining the integrity of the United States' borders. This agency shoulders the responsibility of guarding nearly 7,000 miles of land border shared with Canada and Mexico, along with 2,000 miles of coastal waters around Florida and Southern California. Moreover, in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, it oversees 95,000 miles of maritime border.

Why Monitoring CBP Matters

CBP’s priority is to prevent terrorism and the influx of terrorist weapons into the United States, safeguarding the nation’s economic and agricultural interests while facilitating lawful travel and trade. For legal teams ensuring compliance with federal trade regulations, CBP notifications are invaluable. Business owners, especially those involved in international trade, must keep abreast of changes in import duties, trade laws, and intellectual property protection.

  • Insurance providers need updates to accurately assess risk related to cargo security.
  • Government contractors benefiting from contracts related to border security and infrastructure work must be aware of policy changes and procurement opportunities.

Trends and Regulatory Impacts

There has been a significant focus on protecting intellectual property, addressing the smuggling of counterfeit goods, and the challenge posed by illegal drugs and contraband. Understanding these trends assists businesses in aligning their strategies with Federal objectives, thus avoiding regulatory pitfalls.

Industries Affected:

  • Logistics and Transportation: Needs to respond swiftly to CBP regulations to maintain seamless operations.
  • Agriculture and Food: Must comply with pest and disease protection protocols enforced by CBP.
  • Technology and Innovation: Engaged in protecting intellectual property, benefitting from regulations deterring counterfeiting.

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Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is currently operational as a sub-agency under the Department of Homeland Security. It continues to perform its critical functions, including border security, customs enforcement, and facilitating lawful international travel and trade, aligned with its established mandate since 2003.

  • Acronym: USCBP
  • Website: Visit

Latest Documents

Title Type Published
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the imposition of emergency import restrictions on categories of archaeological and ethnological material of Lebanon, pursuant to a determination made by the Uni...
Rule May 14, 2025
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to extend import restrictions on certain material from the Republic of El Salvador. The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Depa...
Rule Apr 11, 2025
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Ecuador. The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Unite...
Rule Mar 26, 2025
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological material from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural...
Rule Mar 21, 2025
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot to collect facial images from certain aliens, specifically aliens subject to Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) requirement...
Notice Mar 19, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14194, "Imposing Duties to Address the Situation At Our Southern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14198, "Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border," and subsequently amended by Exec...
Notice Mar 11, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14193, "Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14197, "Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border", and subsequently...
Notice Mar 11, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14195, "Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China," as amended by the President's Executive Order 14200, "Amendment to Duties Addressing the S...
Notice Mar 06, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14193, "Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14197, "Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border", and subsequently...
Notice Mar 06, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14194, "Imposing Duties to Address the Situation At Our Southern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14198, "Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border," and subsequently amended by the...
Notice Mar 06, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduct...
Notice Mar 04, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduct...
Notice Mar 04, 2025
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is renewing the Facial Comparison for Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Compliance Test. Commercial air and sea carriers that voluntarily participate in this test use CBP's...
Notice Mar 04, 2025
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Vessel Entrance and Clearance Automation Test. This test allows participants to submit the vessel entry and clearance data required on CBP Forms 26, 226, 1300, 1302,...
Notice Feb 25, 2025
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in- person or via webinar. The in-person capacity is limit...
Notice Feb 14, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's February 1, 2025 Executive order "Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China," as amended by the President's February 5, 2025 Executive order "Amendment to Dut...
Notice Feb 12, 2025
In order to effectuate the President's February 1, 2025 Executive Order "Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China," which imposes specified rates of duty on imports of articles that are products o...
Notice Feb 05, 2025
This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will decrease from the previous quarter. For the cal...
Notice Feb 05, 2025
This document proposes amendments to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations pertaining to the administrative exemption for certain low-value shipments not exceeding $800. Specifically, CBP proposes to make merchandise that is subjec...
Proposed Rule Jan 21, 2025
This interim final rule amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to add implementing regulations for the preferential tariff treatment and related customs provisions of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the Un...
Rule Jan 17, 2025

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