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How Border Agents Fight Fentanyl Smuggling

The United States is in the grip of one of the most severe public health and national security crises in…

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So Where Does Tariff Money Go?

When a cargo ship laden with electronics from Asia, automobiles from Europe, or fresh produce from Mexico arrives at a…

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What’s the Difference Between a Tariff and a Tax?

At first glance, the relationship between a tariff and a tax seems simple: a tariff is a type of tax.…

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What Are Tariffs and How Do They Work?

A tariff is a tax that governments place on goods coming into their country. You might also hear them called…

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Understanding the Trusted Traveler Program

The frustration of long lines at airport security and tedious customs processes after international flights are common travel headaches. These…

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Traveling with an Expired U.S. Passport: Is It Possible?

U.S. passport rules can be confusing, especially regarding expired documents. The answer depends on your destination, transportation mode, and whether…

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Customs and Border Protection

An Independent Team to Decode Government

All Articles on Customs and Border Protection

How Border Agents Fight Fentanyl Smuggling

So Where Does Tariff Money Go?

What’s the Difference Between a Tariff and a Tax?

What Are Tariffs and How Do They Work?

Understanding the Trusted Traveler Program

Traveling with an Expired U.S. Passport: Is It Possible?

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