Natural resource crimes are a worldwide concern with far-reaching implications for public health and safety, and socio-economic development.
CBP is committed to ensuring American businesses and consumers have access to a variety of goods at competitive prices. We work closely with federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international government bodies to enforce compliance with trade laws that protect the American economy from illegal trade practices.
What types of natural resource crime does CBP investigate?
CBP's enforcement covers a broad scope of natural resource crimes that threaten U.S. national and economic security, such as, illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, illegal mining, and conflict diamonds.
CBP also works with the governments of Canada and Mexico to ensure compliance with Chapter 24 of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
How can you help?
CBP encourages stakeholders in the trade community to closely examine their supply chains to ensure goods imported into the United States are compliant with the laws.
If you wish to report allegations of natural resources crimes, please submit them to CBP on the Trade Violations Reporting website. Allegations may be reported anonymously. The more detailed and timeliness of the information you provide, the more likely the enforcement action can be successful.
