Definition

1. Noun:
   • The agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs: "USCB" is an acronym that stands for the United States Customs and Border Protection. It is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws.

Usage

• The term "USCB" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the U.S. government agency. It is typically used in formal, governmental, trade, and legal contexts.
• It functions as a singular entity (e.g., ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • All imported goods must be declared to the USCB.
  • The USCB officer inspected the shipment at the port of entry.
  • Regulations enforced by the USCB help protect domestic industries.

Advanced Usage

• The acronym is often used attributively (like an adjective) before other nouns to describe things related to the agency.
  • USCB forms must be completed accurately.
  • The shipment was held for a USCB inspection.

Variants and Related Words

• CBP (Customs and Border Protection): This is the more common and current official acronym for the agency, which succeeded the U.S. Customs Service. "USCB" is a less frequent variant.
• Customs: A common general term for the government agency that collects duties on imports and controls the flow of goods into a country.
• Border Protection: Refers to the agency's role in securing U.S. borders.

Synonyms

• Customs authority
• Border agency
• Trade enforcement agency

Notes

• Important: The provided reference definition contains a historical inaccuracy. The USCB (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), not the Treasury Department. The U.S. Customs Service was formerly part of the Treasury but was integrated into CBP/DHS in 2003.
• "USCB" is an initialism, where each letter is pronounced individually (U-S-C-B).

Noun

1. the agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs