U.S. Customs and Border Protection Penalties and Seizures

How you should approach a penalty or seizure case depends on the specific facts of that case and the laws the government cites to form the basis of the violation.

Feel free to reference the following guides related to how to approach specific penalties, or seizures, based on the statute CBP cites for its authority.

You can also read our guide on Trade and Customs laws enforced by CBP.