Welcome to U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Protecting our Borders Against Terrorism
As the single unified border agency of the United States, the CBP mission is vitally important to the protection of America and the American people.

One Face at the Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, established the CBP officer and Agriculture Specialist positions to serve at the Nation's ports of entry and provide the American public, travelers and the international trade community with "one face at the border."

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Transition
On The Line is a series of brief broadcasts that provide up-to-date information on important transition issues.

Robert C. Bonner - Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Robert C. Bonner was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve as Commissioner of the United States Customs Service on June 24, 2001. He was sworn in as the 17th Commissioner of U.S. Customs on September 24, 2001. Since March 1, 2003, he has served as the first Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for managing, controlling and securing our Nation's borders.

Speeches and Statements

A Day in the Life of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
On a typical day, Customs and Border Protection performs many diverse tasks to ensure homeland security, flow of trade and compliance, inspections at ports of entry, and seizures of illegal drugs and contraband.

CBP Today
CBP Today, the official employee newsletter of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is published monthly by the Office of Public Affairs.

ACE Overview of Key Features for the Trade (doc - 405 KB.)
01/022/2004

America's Frontline CDs and Video
America's Frontline is a 30-minute news program about U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for employees. The main purpose of America's Frontline is to inform employees of programs and initiatives taking place throughout CBP. Order your copy here.

Image Library
Photographs that tell our story.