What is the CBP in the United States?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
What does the CBP do?
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers work together with Border Patrol agents to enforce the laws that keep our borders, airports, and seaports safe and secure.
How do I contact Customs and Border Protection?
Should you have any questions, please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Information Center. Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). For General Inquiries call: 1-877-227-5511.
How do I contact local customs office?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Website: U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Contact: Contact Customs and Border Protection.
- Local Offices: Ports of Entry—Air, Land, and Sea.
- Main Address: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
- Phone Number: 1-202-325-8000.
- Toll Free: 1-877-CBP-5511 (1-877-227-5511)
- TTY: 1-866-880-6582.
- Forms:
What are the core values of CBP?
CBP’s culture is a reflection of its collective history, which is captured within our stated values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. These core values unify the individual histories and cultures across the Agency. They drive a shared purpose by uniting the beliefs and behaviors of all CBP employees.
How do I know if my package is in customs?
Track the package via the courier service through which you are receiving it or sent it, as U.S. Customs has no way to track packages. Most couriers provide a tracking option on their websites to track your package. Use the tracking code you received when you shipped your package.