CBP Strategic Plans and Reports

November 2005 Modernization Newsletter (pdf - 137 KB.)
12/06/2005
ACE is now implemented at seven ports in Michigan. CBP announces the creation of new non-portal ACE accounts, and year-end figures show a dramatic growth in ACE monthly payments. Also, ACE access expands to participating government agencies. ACE is featured at the American Exporters and Importers Women in Technology conference. Finally, meet the ACE Ambassador of the month, John Nowak, of Detroit, Michigan.

Informed Compliance Publications
CBP has a number of Informed Compliance publications (ICPs) in the "What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: ..." series. As of the date of this posting, the subjects listed are available for reading or downloading. The first date shown is the original publication date. The subsequent dates, if any, show the revisions. Please note: The "Additional Information" sections in ICPs 1-57 were correct at the time of publication, but may no longer be current.

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.

Know Before You Go
Regulations for U.S. Residents
As an international traveler, you should be aware of the rules for bringing items back from your trip.

Visiting the United States (doc - 84 KB.)
Publication# 0000-0511
01/01/2006
Welcome information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

International Mail Imports (doc - 72 KB.)
Publication# 0000-0514
Answers international traveler's questions on mailing merchandise into the United States.

U.S. Import Requirements (doc - 64 KB.)
Publication# 0000-0517
Explains import requirements for a person interested in establishing an importing business or a person who may be importing something for personal use only - not for resale

Importing into the United States (doc - 628 KB.) (pdf - 1,342 KB.)
Publication# 0000-0504
Explains process of importing goods into the U.S., including informed compliance, invoices, duty assessments, classification and value, marking requirements, etc.

Plant Protection and Quarantine Manuals

CBP Performance and Accountability Report - Fiscal Year 2005 (pdf - 2,746 KB.)
11/29/2005
Discusses CBP mission accomplishments and financial information. Send questions and comments regarding the Annual Report to:
CBP.PAR@dhs.gov

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

ACE: Modernization Information Systems
Improving border security and the flow of trade, the Modernization Program has reached a major milestone with the implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Find out what ACE is, when it will affect you, and how it is being developed.