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Policies, Procedures and Directives

CBP has numerous policies, procedures, and directives. Please search for the document using titles or keywords.

Title Abstract File Download Document Post Date Last Published Date Last Revised Date
Directive 2210-005: Children Born in the United States in CBP Custody and/or at a CBP Facility

This directive establishes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy governing the processing of children born in the United States in CBP custody and/or at a CBPfacility, as well as the processing of their parent(s) and any additional minor child(ren) accompanying the parent(s).

Children Born in the United States in CBP Custody and/or at a CBP Facility Directive(PDF)
CBP Directive 4510-038

This directive outlines the agency response to Use of Force incidents and establishes the Use of Force Incident Team.

CBP Directive 4510-038(PDF)
CBP Directive No. 3340-030B

This directive establishes national policy for the temporary detention, transport and
escort of persons by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


This directive also establishes guidance on the temporary use of restraints for persons suspected
of posing a threat to the safety of officers or others prior to the detection of a violation or
subsequent arrest.

CBP Directive No. 3340-030B(PDF)
CBP Directive 3340-052A Primary Processing at Airports

CBP Directive that provides guidance on processing passengers in airports.

CBP Directive No 3340-052A Primary Processing at Airports(PDF)
CBP Directive 4510-026

Emergency Driving Including Vehicular Pursuits by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Personnel Directive.

Emergency Driving Including Vehicular Pursuits by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Personnel Directive(PDF)
CBP Directive 5430-001 - CBP Policies Publication Process

This directive mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Directives requiring the Commissioner’s signature and CBP Policy Memorandums issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Policy Directorate (PD Memos) be released publicly unless they contain information that should not and/or cannot be released for personnel safety, privacy, or legal reasons.

CBP Directive 5430-001 Policies Publication Process(PDF)
CBP Directive 5430-001 Public Release of CBP Directives and Policy Directorate Memorandums

Policy on how to release directives publicly.

CBP Directive 5430-001 Public Release of CBP Directives and Policy Directorate Memorandums(PDF)
CBP Directive No. 51713-007B - Reasonable Accommodation Procedures for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities

CBP Directive No. 51713-007B - Reasonable Accommodation Procedures for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities

CBP Directive No. 51713-007B - Reasonable Accommodation Procedures for Applicants and Employees with Disabilities(PDF)
CBP DIRECTIVE 4320-030B - Incident-Driven Video Recording System

The three-year retention schedule for potentially evidentiary material which is noted in Section 8.8.5.3 is currently undergoing review with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) per 36 CFR 1230.3.  Until the retention schedule is approved by NARA, these files will be retained indefinitely.

CBP DIRECTIVE 4320-030B - Incident-Driven Video Recording System(PDF)
CBP Directive 51735-013B: U.S Customs and Border Protection Standards of Conduct

This directive establishes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy on the ethical conduct and responsibilities of all CBP employees.

CBP Standards of Conduct(PDF)
Directive 2210-004 - CBP Enhanced Medical Efforts

This directive directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s deployment of enhanced medical efforts to mitigate risk to, and improve care for, individuals in CBP custody along the Southwest Border (SWB) as a result of surges in Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Family Unit Aliens (FMUA). This Directive shall be executed in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, or…

CBP Enhanced Medical Efforts Directive(PDF) Office of Field Operations Medical Directive Implementation Plan Concept of Operations(PDF) U.S. Border Patrol Medical Directive Implementation Plan Concept of Operations(PDF)
Carriers Flight Diversion Memo Carriers Flight Diversion Memo(PDF)
CBP Directive No. 3340-049A: Border Search of Electronic Devices CBP Directive 3340-049A Border Search of Electronic Media(PDF)
3280-013B Acceptance Of Temporary Admission Carnets 3280-013B Acceptance Of Temporary Admission Carnets(PDF)
5310-031B Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Defaulted Payments 5310-031B Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Defaulted Payments(PDF)
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2023