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Use of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Emblem, Name or Seal

Federal law (31 U.S.C. § 333) prohibits use of the words "U.S. Customs and Border Protection," "CBP," any abbreviation, symbol, emblem, seal, or badge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, abbreviations, symbols, emblems, or seals in connection with any advertisement, solicitation, business activity, or product where such use could reasonably be interpreted as conveying the false impression that such advertisement, solicitation, business activity, or product is in any manner approved, endorsed, sponsored, or authorized by, or associated with, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Last Modified: May 10, 2019