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Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas

9 September 2026

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; DHS. ACTION: Establishment of Customs-Enforcement Areas.

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Topic
Customs operations
Regulator
CBP
Published
9 September 2026
For
Imports
Where it applies
United States
Source
CBP Customs Bulletin

From the notice

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection; DHS. ACTION: Establishment of Customs-Enforcement Areas. SUMMARY: This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of the United States specifically within the CEAs. Additionally, this action authorizes customs officers and agents to enforce applicable U.S. laws, including the authorization to board vessels, examine vessels, merchandise and persons on board, bring the same into port, and pursue, seize, and arrest individuals, within the CEAs. DATES: The Customs-Enforcement Areas described herein are established as of August 25, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Leach, Director of Marine Operations at (202) 325-2114 or at CEA@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document establishes four Customs-Enforcement Areas (CEAs) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. The establishment of these CEAs is necessary to respond to the continuous and active threats presented by hovering vessels in those areas.
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