@CBPTradeGov

We work tirelessly to safeguard commerce, protect consumers, and create a level playing field for American businesses.

 Washington, DC
cbp.gov/Trade
Joined November 2018
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The worst Halloween scare? A counterfeit costume that contains lead, flammable substances, and allergens. @CBP personnel @DFOLosAngeles are seizing dangerous counterfeit Halloween costumes. Fakes threaten the health and safety of consumers, especially trick-or-treaters who want to save the day, and not get sick. Stay vigilant - if your counterfeit “spidey sense” starts to tingle, only shop from trusted retailers. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/ZS6 Learn more:
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🐾❤️ How did Finneas, a miniature dachshund, become the Office of Trade’s first certified working therapy dog? Finneas, with his handler Rose, is part of OT’s Resilience Program. His job is to provide support to CBP personnel and their families during difficult times. Hear how a small dog with a big purpose joined OT’s pilot program for therapy K9s.
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📣 Importers, illegally transshipping goods threatens U.S. trade security and hurts the economy! @CBP recently opened an EAPA investigation due to reasonable suspicion that importers did not pay proper antidumping duties on illegally transshipped Chinese tow behind lawn groomers. More on EAPA Case 8201: go.dhs.gov/iuH
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CBP’s textile enforcement efforts are global because supply chains are global. Overseas site visits help verify textile production, review country-of-origin claims, and identify potential trade fraud. CBP works from the factory floor to the border to protect lawful trade. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/5ak
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When it comes to trade enforcement, CBP took action in FY26. One focus area: low-value packages. In FY26, we advanced changes the treatment of low-value shipments, strengthening accountability and our ability to identify noncompliant goods. Learn more: cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-e…
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🫖 This week on Tea with Thomas: EAC Jonathan Miller from @CBPAMO spills the tea on how our teams collaborate to advance CBP's trade mission. More about trade ➡️ cbp.gov/trade
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One of the scariest Halloween costumes? The Illegal Transshipment Criminal. 🎃👻 This deceptive practice hides goods’ true country of origin to evade tariffs or bypass trade restrictions. It harms U.S. workers, law-abiding businesses, and economic security.
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🔎 Suspect trade fraud? Don’t be a bystander—report it. Fair trade is a collective mission. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring a competitive trade environment. You can submit a trade violation allegation using @CBP's online reporting tool. For more: go.dhs.gov/irK
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If you’re interested in business, data, supply chains, or global affairs, I encourage you to explore opportunities with @CBPTradeGov. International trade helps power the U.S. economy and connects us to the world! Explore roles: join.cbp.gov #CBPCareers #NowHiring
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Importers, customs brokers, and trade professionals: @CBP October #TradeWebinars are on the way. This month, join our free session on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement Statistics Dashboard. Register now: go.dhs.gov/4i4
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The Office of Trade plays an important role in @CBP’s counter-fentanyl mission. By applying trade expertise, strengthening compliance, and collaborating with @OFOEAC OT experts help detect and deter illicit trade. Learn about CBP's fight against fentanyl: go.dhs.gov/JhM
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Meet Ace and Hawkeye! 🐾 After five weeks of training with K9 instructors at CBP’s Front Royal training facility, these two pups were paired with their handlers for another five weeks of training together. Now, with 10 weeks of training behind them, Ace, Hawkeye and their handlers have officially graduated as OFO’s first Resiliency Canine class! Congratulations to our newest K9 teams! 🐕‍🦺🎓 #OFOproud🇺🇲 #WorkingDogs
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Behind the scenes, CBP scientists help keep trade fair. 🧄 Using advanced testing, @CBP Laboratories & Scientific Services can help determine the country of origin for products like garlic, supporting trade compliance and protecting U.S. markets. #CBPOpsSpprt
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👻 A costume should be spooky, not suspicious. Counterfeit goods are often substandard quality and can contain harmful materials. @CBP is staying vigilant - stopping counterfeit and noncompliant merchandise from entering U.S. commerce, protecting consumers and legitimate businesses. Skip the counterfeit tricks: go.dhs.gov/ZS6
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🚨TRADE INVESTIGATION ALERT: @CBP launches an investigation into EAPA Case #8250 after finding reasonable suspicion of importers evading antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese iron pipes and its fittings. Read the full report: go.dhs.gov/53n
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💡 As we approach the anniversary of CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) this week, see if you can "ACE" this trivia question! On an average day, how much in imported goods does CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) process?
15%$800 million
15%$2.2 billion
46%$9.9 billion
23%$20 billion
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🧐 Share your best guess and we'll share the correct answer soon!
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✅ The correct answer is $9.9 billion. Did you guess right? 💡 ACE, the Automated Commercial Environment, is CBP's primary system for processing imports and exports. It provides a single window for the trade community and participating government agencies to exchange information, helping CBP facilitate and enforce trade.
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This week, EAC Susan S. Thomas spoke to retail industry leaders from RILA, providing updates on efforts like forced labor enforcement, supply chain visibility, and the Strengthening Customs Enforcement executive order. We're strengthening trade compliance through collaboration, one engagement at a time.
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This year marks 23 years of ACE! In 2003, @CBP launched the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal, our primary electronic system for managing trade-related data and processing imports and exports. ACE has helped modernize the way trade information is submitted and shared, making trade processing more efficient while keep borders secure. For more on ACE: go.dhs.gov/4Zo
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🥂🎉 Happy 20th anniversary, Office of Trade! Over the last 20 years, our office has helped strengthen America’s economic security by enforcing U.S. trade laws, modernizing trade operations, protecting revenue, and partnering across government and industry. Here's to many more! For more on the Office of Trade ➡️ cbp.gov/trade
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