Trade Advisory Committee Convenes in Washington, Hears Program Updates
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:16:36 EST - On President's Day, in true patriotic spirit, members of the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection, also known as COAC, traveled from around the country to meet Tuesday in the nation's capital. The meeting was the trade advisory group's first public gathering in 2012. (more)

CBP Stops Thousands of Unsafe Hair Dryers
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:07:20 EST - Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized thousands of hair dryers recently that were determined to constitute a "substantial product hazard" under U.S. law, for failing to have adequate immersion protection. The potentially dangerous hair dryers were identified through a nationwide targeting operation by the CBP Import Safety Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC). (more)

Counterfeit Perfume Seizures Total $51 Million
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:04:16 EST - Washington-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized imports of counterfeit perfume valued at nearly $51 million during fiscal year 2011.Counterfeit perfumes are a form of theft from the brand owner, and protecting American intellectual property is a priority for CBP. (more)

Did You Know a Former Slave Bought His Master's House and Served as a Collector of Customs?
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:07:15 EST - Robert Smalls' extraordinary ability as a sailor led the Confederacy to choose the African-American as pilot for its gunship Planter, but Smalls' quest for freedom compelled him to commandeer the ship after its white officers had left it in the hands of its African-American sailors. (more)

Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule for Permanent Global Entry Program
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:39:59 EST - Washington -Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the publication of a Final rule that would establish Global Entry-a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary initiative, which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification-as a permanent program. (more)