U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Protecting the American people, safeguarding our borders and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.

The purpose of Customs Duty is to protect each country's economy, residents, jobs, environment, etc., by controlling the flow of goods, especially restrictive and prohibited goods, into and out of the country.

Feb 10, 2026 · Both CBP and the importing/exporting community have a shared responsibility to maximize compliance with laws and regulations. In carrying out this task, CBP encourages …

Submit your question, compliment, complaint or tip online, or call: U.S. visitors: 877-CBP-5511 Visitors outside the U.S.: +1-202-325-8000 Telecommunications device for the hearing impaired: 7-1-1

To find a Port of Entry in your state or territory, select it in the map below or use the form in the right column.

CBP has been entrusted with enforcing hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease …

Jun 10, 2025 · If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. …

Dec 19, 2025 · military and civilian employees of the U.S. government returning at the end of an assignment due to extended duty outside the customs territory of the U.S., or returning members of …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a suite of mobile applications (apps) to help expedite the travel process when entering the United States, help customs brokers facilitate import …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to protecting national economic security by enforcing U.S. trade laws through its Trade Enforcement efforts.