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Don’t Buy Fake: Help Us Combat Counterfeits

The holiday shopping season is about to begin and retailers everywhere will roll out bargains online and in stores. For CBP, this annual spike in commercial activity means that we are busier than ever at our 328 land, air, and sea ports of entry because in addition to terrorist threats, protecting our economic security as well as the health and safety of the public are top priorities.

Ensuring a Level Playing Field

When imported merchandise is sold in the United States at a less than fair value, that’s called “dumping,” and it can have severe impacts on domestic producers and manufacturers. To prevent dumping, duty rates are assigned by the Department of Commerce to ensure that trade in certain goods is fair and equitable. As the agency responsible for collecting antidumping duties from companies who do this, U.S.

Help Wanted: CBP Wants You

I can’t think of a more meaningful and fulfilling career than keeping our nation safe and secure for our friends, families, and future generations. Our mission touches everyone who lives in America and you can be a part of that mission.

The three operational uniforms of CBP

That’s why I want you to seriously consider applying to work for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

CBP to the Rescue: Protecting the Homeland, Saving Lives

When people talk about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, they are usually talking about our visible frontline mission: our CBP officers who conduct inspections of people and cargo at our ports of entry and international mail facilities; our Border Patrol agents who secure our borders between ports of entry; our Air and Marine officers and agents who patrol our coastal skies and waterways; our trade specialists working to safeguard the economy with partners in the supply chain.