US Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its mission includes patrolling national borders, ensuring traveler safety, and protecting the lives of Americans. The agency is responsible for keeping harmful products out of communities and enabling legitimate trade and travel.

In relation to trade and finance, CBP plays a critical role in processing goods at ports of entry, enforcing trade laws, and safeguarding the U.S. economy from smuggling and illegal goods. The agency operates extensively across the United States, including Puerto Rico and various U.S. territories, with a workforce distributed across 50 countries. It manages various components, including the Office of Field Operations, Air and Marine Operations, and the U.S. Border Patrol.