Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Category: legal

The federal law enforcement agency tasked with screening travelers and goods entering the country.

CBP officers inspect passports, visas, and declarations to ensure international travelers are legally entitled to enter. They also enforce agricultural rules, checking for illegal plants, food, or animal materials that could harbor pests.

Common Examples

• We presented our passports to the Customs and Border Protection officer who reviewed our entry visa and travel itinerary.
• CBP officers are authorized to search both persons and baggage for items that violate national safety or agricultural regulations.