Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a U.S. government agency responsible for securing the nation's borders, regulating international trade, and preventing illegal activities such as smuggling and trafficking. They inspect goods and people entering the country, ensuring compliance with laws, collecting tariffs, and maintaining border security. CBP plays a vital role in protecting national security, facilitating legitimate trade and travel, and enforcing immigration laws at airports, seaports, and land crossings. Their work helps to keep the country safe, lawful, and economically stable.