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| - | CBP Headquarters
Located in Washington, D.C., CBP Headquarters provides policies and procedures to all its field offices based on U.S. laws and regulations established by the executive and legislative branches of the federal government. It works closely with other federal government agencies, foreign countries and their representatives to maintain valuable communications on issues related to border security that protects against terrorism while facilitating trade and passenger operations. | |
 | Field Operations Offices
There are 20 Field Operations Offices in the United States that provide centralized management oversight and operational assistance to 317 U.S. ports of entry and 14 preclearance offices. Established geographically by region, Field Operations Offices serve as the spokes of a wheel for CBP Headquarters to distribute key policies and procedures to field staff. Field Operations Offices provide guidance to their regional ports and ensure the dissemination and implementation of core CBP guidelines. These offices also provide for mission support functions within their regions; such as, resource management, equal employment opportunity, labor, employee relations, and other human resources management functions. | |
| Ports Of Entry
Ports of entry are responsible for daily port specific operations. There are 317 official ports of entry in the United States and 14 preclearance offices in Canada and the Caribbean. Port personnel are the face at the border for most cargo and visitors entering the United States. Here CBP enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. federal government and conducts immigration policy and programs. Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the USA from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to America's crops, livestock, pets, and the environment. | |
| Deferred Inspection
There are 70 Deferred Inspections Sites throughout the United States and the outlying territories where incoming aliens are referred when documentation requires additional review and/or possible correction. | |
| Press Officers
Thank you for your interest in reporting on U.S. Customs and Border Protection. We have spokespersons in Washington, D.C. and around the country to assist members of the working press. Please do not hesitate to contact them for assistance. For general assistance on CBP media relations, please call (202) 344-1770. | |
| - | CBP Service Ports
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Comprehensive list of CBP ports, see the Ports section of the website for detailed contact information. | |
| - | Border Patrol Sectors
The U.S. Border Patrol has 20 sectors responsible for detecting, interdicting and apprehending those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle people, including terrorists, or contraband, including weapons of mass destruction, across U.S. borders between official ports of entry. | |
| - | Office of Finance - Revenue Division
The Revenue Division is responsible for the collection, tracking, and reporting of CBP revenue, including import duties, taxes and various fees. | |
| - | Preclearance Locations
Preclearance allows U.S.-bound air passengers to get advanced approval to enter the United States at established locations in airports outside the country. | |
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