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1 online resource (iv, 71 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Note |
"June 2017." |
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"GAO-17-618." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF cover (GAO, viewed June 13, 2017). |
| Summary |
In fiscal year 2015, CBP processed more than $2.4 trillion in imports through more than 300 ports of entry, collecting around $46 billion in revenue. CBP facilitates legitimate trade coming into the United States and enforces U.S. trade laws. CBP is tasked with collecting revenue and identifying harmful and noncompliant imports, such as counterfeit goods and goods that evade duties. In February 2016, Congress passed an Act that included a provision for GAO to review the effectiveness of CBP's trade enforcement activities. In this report, GAO examines (1) CBP's structure for carrying out trade enforcement, (2) how CBP conducts trade enforcement across its high-risk issue areas and ensures that its enforcement activities are effective, and (3) the extent to which CBP meets its staffing needs for trade enforcement. To strengthen its trade enforcement efforts, CBP should (1) include performance targets in its plans covering high-risk issue areas, and (2) develop a long-term hiring plan specific to trade positions that articulates how it will reach its staffing targets. |
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection -- Law and legislation -- Rules and practice.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection -- Law and legislation -- Planning.
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Trade regulation -- United States -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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Customs administration -- United States -- Management -- Planning.
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| Genre/Form |
Online resources.
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| Added Title |
Improved planning needed to strengthen trade enforcement |
| Running Title |
GAO-17-618, CBP trade enforcement |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-17-618 |
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