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Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that handles border control, collects import duties, manages agricultural protection, enforces US regulations regarding trade, customs, and immigration, and more. Established in 2003, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security.

• Watches over all land and sea borders in the US
• Safeguards US borders, airports, and seaports
• Facilitates lawful admission of travelers to the US
• Enforces US trade laws and regulations
• Facilitates legitimate trade and fair trade practices
• Combats threats of terrorism, transnational crime, and more
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