On May 22, 2008, Congress passed the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (more commonly known as the “Farm Bill”; 19 U.S.C. 1484 note). The Farm Bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect, for a one-year period, a declaration as to whether the transaction value of imported merchandise is determined on the basis of the price paid in the first or earlier sale occurring prior to the introduction of the merchandise into the United States. (more)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson P. Ahern spoke to members of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C., yesterday, highlighting CBP’s collaborative work with the NCBFAA to address trade security and facilitation issues. (more)

Thank you for participating in the September 9, joint U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Human Trafficking Symposium. Human trafficking is a persistent and pervasive international crime, with up to 800,000 people sold across international borders every year, and up to 17,500 brought into the U. (more)

Laredo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Wednesday conducted outbound operations that resulted in the seizure of $364,009 in undeclared currency in two separate incidents. The enforcement actions resulted in one arrest and the seizure of two vehicles. (more)

El Paso, Texas - A 15-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her Vinton, Texas home Tuesday night and was the subject of an Amber Alert is in the hands of U.S. law enforcement authorities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte port of entry this afternoon admitted the teen for entry after she identified herself to CBP officers. (more)

Front Royal, Va. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Canine Training Center in Front Royal, Va. recently welcomed the arrival of its newest recruits into its detector dog training program. The latest class is comprised of the second “C” litter, which means the names of the siblings begin with the letter “C. (more)

Atlanta - In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers associated with internally smuggling narcotics into to the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is informing travelers of the dangers associated with this type of action.CBP was created in 2003 as part of the Department of Homeland Security, and it has tightened inspections at U. (more)

Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham recently announced the appointment of 11 new members of the agency’s executive leadership.”I am grateful for the excellence and foresight of our outgoing leaders,” Basham said in announcing retirements and departures. (more)

Calexico, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico West port of entry on Monday intercepted a narcotic smuggling attempt worth over $ 400,000, officials announced today.The enforcement action occurred at about 9:30 a.m. when a black 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with California plates was escorted to the secondary examination area after a detector dog alerted to the vehicle during a pre-primary enforcement operation. (more)

Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a joint agreement today in Washington, D.C., with the United Kingdom Border Agency to strengthen our countries’ borders by sharing information on people who may present a threat - including illegal immigrants, smugglers and foreign criminals - before they even arrive. (more)