US Customs and Border Protection
Description
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is responsible for managing the nation's borders and ports-of-entry, applying safety procedures and preventing the passage of individuals or goods from entering the United States unlawfully.
Included In Groups
Associated Inventory
Operational Concepts
| Area | Role and Responsibility |
|---|
| Emergency Management | Coordinate resource sharing with emergency management agencies during disaster response, recovery and evacuation situations. |
| Coordinate emergency response with other public safety agencies along the border - both US and Canadian. |
| Implement disaster response and emergency evacuation plans. |
| International Border Crossings | Process applications for permits and electronic manifest. |
| Perform commercial vehicle electronic clearance at the international intermodal ports of entry. |
| Ensure food safety and plant and animal health, by identifying and interdicting high-risk regulated commodities. |
| Ensure all people coming into the US are admissible and comply with US laws and regulations. |
| Ensure all applicable duties and taxes are paid. |
| Coordinate activities with counterparts in CBSA. |
| Administer and operate pre-clearance programs (e.g FAST, NEXUS) to expedite movement of goods and travellers. |
| Traveller Information | Provide information concerning the border crossing to the travelling public either directly using traveller information services (e.g. website) or through the media. |
| Collect and format data concerning border crossing operations. |
| Coordinate border crossing information with other service providers including ministries of transportation, municipal governments, bridge/tunnel operating agencies, private traveller information service providers, etc. |