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cbp.gov is the official website of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the federal agency responsible for border security, trade enforcement, and travel facilitation at U.S. ports of entry. If you need to apply for a trusted traveler program, check border wait times, look up an I-94 record, or understand customs regulations, this is the authoritative source. It is a government information and services portal, not a commercial site.
What CBP Does
CBP is the agency that manages the flow of people and goods across U.S. borders. Its work covers three broad areas:
- Border security — securing the border between ports of entry and interdicting illegal activity.
- Trade — regulating and facilitating imports, collecting duties, and enforcing trade laws.
- Travel — processing travelers at airports, land crossings, and seaports, and administering trusted traveler programs.
Services Available on the Site
The homepage organizes common tasks under an "I Want To" section. From there you can:
| Task | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Apply or Renew Global Entry | Trusted traveler program for expedited clearance |
| Apply for an ESTA | Authorization for Visa Waiver Program travelers |
| Find an I-94 Record | Retrieve your arrival/departure record |
| Find All Trusted Traveler Programs | Compare programs like Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST |
| View Border Wait Times | Check current wait times at land ports of entry |
| Learn About CBP Career Paths | Explore employment with the agency |
Information and Data
Beyond services, the site publishes reference material:
- Customs regulations — rules for what you can bring into the U.S. and how to declare it.
- Enforcement news — updates on seizures, investigations, and agency operations.
- Stats and Summaries Dashboards — statistical data covering border security, trade, and travel.
- Smart Wall Map — shows the status of border barriers along the 1,954-mile U.S.–Mexico border.
- Congressional Resources — the single point of contact between CBP and Congress.
When to Use This Site
Use cbp.gov when you need official, authoritative information or a government service related to entering or importing into the United States. Examples:
- You're traveling internationally and want to know what foods or goods are restricted.
- You want to enroll in Global Entry before your next trip.
- You need to verify your I-94 record for a visa or immigration purpose.
- You're a business importing goods and need to understand duty or compliance rules.
Because this is a government site, the information is official policy rather than third-party guidance. For personal legal or immigration decisions, confirm details directly on the site or with the relevant agency, since rules and program availability can change.