U.S. Customs and Border Protection, based in the US, is an organization founded in 2003 and employing approximately 8,070 individuals. Functioning as part of the Department of Homeland Security, the entity specializes in government administration, providing border protection within the US.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start processing refunds in October for certain finally liquidated entries that were subject to tariffs no longer in effect, according to a court filing reported by Supply Chain Dive on September 18, 2026. This followed the agency's initiative on September 16, bringing together more than 50 nations in Washington to teach them how to build and operate systems for blocking goods made with forced labor, a move marking a shift in how forced-labor compliance risk impacts the technology and semiconductor industries. Earlier, CBP hosted the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas from September 8-10, emphasizing the shared responsibility of government and industry in strengthening supply chain security, supporting lawful trade, and protecting the U.S. economy. On September 15, CBP also launched a new Trusted Traveler mobile app, which combines application management and Global Entry arrival processing into a single platform for Trusted Traveler Program members, replacing the previous Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Programs mobile apps.
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