Customs

Customs is a government authority responsible for regulating and controlling the flow of goods across international borders, including the collection of duties and the interception of illegal substances.

Why it’s in the news: Customs is in the news due to a significant increase in drug seizures and concerns over new proposals causing border delays.

Latest on Customs

• Borderlands Mexico: Identity thieves target customs payments in cross-border freight
• Borderlands Mexico: Customs proposal raises concerns over border delays, cargo seizures
• Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year
• Hong Kong customs seizes 13kg of suspected ketamine at airport, man arrested
• Customs seizes record HK$125 million worth of marijuana shipped by sea, arresting 3
• CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong

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