The contents of all containers bound for the U.S. are well documented for review by Customs and Border Protection, which uses sophisticated analytics to target cargoes for investigation. The key result is a secure global supply chain; a byproduct is an abundance of data that yields market intelligence for business decision-makers.

This information brief discusses how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uses a multi-layered approach to ensure the integrity of the supply chain from the point of stuffing through arrival at a U.S. port of entry.