Advisory

CBP and the trade community work together to secure imports and exports from a multitude of threats. Agriculture threats in the cargo environment are a risk to crops, livestock, the food supply and ultimately, the American economy. CBP cargo inspections cover pests and diseases, contraband, wood packaging materials, soil contamination, regulated garbage and hitchhikers.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new continuing education requirement for customs brokers, which will enhance compliant trade and protect against illicit trade entering U.S. commerce in an increasingly interconnected global trade environment.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirements to land ports of entry. This change extends the electronic collection of information requested on the paper Form I-94W to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers who intend to travel to the United States by land.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it will begin a 120-day temporary expansion of hours at four northern border ports of entry (POE), April 1. 

HOUSTON – Telephone scammers are targeting residents nationwide to gain personal information that would bypass financial security protocols.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are continuing to receive numerous calls from people concerned about unsolicited calls from scammers posing as U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a new soft-sided facility in Otay Mesa, California. The facility’s primary purpose is to safely and expeditiously process individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

CBP consistently evaluates operational requirements to determine if additional temporary facilities will be needed. The new facility on Pogo Road, will have a holding capacity of approximately 500. 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated the directive on Emergency Driving and Vehicular Pursuits after an extensive review of the agency’s pursuits.

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces the opening of the Ogdensburg Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) Enrollment Center located at the Ogdensburg Port of Entry.

CALEXICO, Calif., — U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced today that they are amending the hours of operation at the Calexico East Port of Entry (POE), will resume to normal operating hours.

On Monday, Dec. 19, CBP will resume its normal hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Calexico East POE. CBP will continue to operate its SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes during that same timeframe to better serve the surrounding communities.