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Policies, Procedures and Directives

CBP has numerous policies, procedures, and directives. Please search for the document using titles or keywords.

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Title Abstract File Download Document Post Date Last Modified Date
3810-011A North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Verifications
4410-008 Recovery of Lost Revenue Pursuant to 19 USC 1592(D)
4410-012 Bond Sufficiency Actions Against Bonded Carriers
4410-013 Clarification of the Revised Definition of "Fraud" Under 19 USC 1592
4410-014 Referral of Section 1592 Penalty Cases to the Department of Justice
4410-016 Issuance of Penalties for Manifest or Cargo Delivery Violations
4410-019 Procedures for Processing Manifest Penalty Violations for Vessels
5310-031B Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Defaulted Payments
5610-002A Standard Guidelines for the Input of Names and Addresses Into Automated Commercial System (ACS) Files
Carriers Flight Diversion Memo
CBP Directive 3340-052A Primary Processing at Airports CBP Directive that provides guidance on processing passengers in airports.
CBP DIRECTIVE 4320-030B - Incident-Driven Video Recording System The three-year retention schedule for potentially evidentiary material which is noted in Section 8.8.5.3 is currently undergoing review with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) per 36 CFR 1230.3. Until the retention schedule is approved by NARA, these files will be retained indefinitely.
CBP Directive 4510-026 Emergency Driving Including Vehicular Pursuits by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Personnel Directive.
CBP Directive 4510-038 This directive outlines the agency response to Use of Force incidents and establishes the Use of Force Incident Team.
CBP Directive 51735-013B: U.S Customs and Border Protection Standards of Conduct This directive establishes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy on the ethical conduct and responsibilities of all CBP employees.
Last Modified: Nov 12, 2024