6.1: Customs, Imports & Exports

Collect Customs Revenue and Enforce Import/Export Controls

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Maximize the collection of customs revenue and protect U.S. intellectual property rights and workplace standards. DHS plays a leading role in enhancing the economic security of the United States, particularly through the collection of customs revenue and enforcement of U.S. law relating to intellectual property and workplace standards for foreign-produced goods imported to the U.S. DHS collects revenue pursuant to U.S. trade laws and regulations. These customs duties are the second largest source of income for the U.S. Treasury after internal revenue taxes. DHS conducts investigations aimed at preventing the importation of products made with forced and/or prison labor. DHS is the primary agency responsible for enforcing export controls on defense articles and other sensitive, high-tech goods subject to export license, and additionally enforces sanctions against nations, organizations, and individuals whose activities pose a threat to U.S. national security and interests.

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