Part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s responsibilities include safeguarding U.S. borders, preventing drug smuggling, enforcing immigration laws, protecting agriculture, and ensuring trade compliance.

The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s goals are to

- highlight the national security dimensions of U.S. border security, including any threats or potential crises, and advise on potential policy responses; and
- develop strategies to promote economic prosperity for the United States.