USCBPFinal Rule
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
Finance & BankingTransportation
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Summary
This regulation updates the financial penalties that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can impose for rule violations to account for inflation. Because inflation makes money worth less over time, the agency adjusts penalty amounts annually so they maintain their intended impact and remain fair.
Key Points
- 1CBP is increasing the dollar amounts of fines and penalties it can issue for customs violations to keep up with inflation
- 2This affects businesses and individuals who import goods, travel internationally, or violate CBP regulations
- 3The penalty adjustments ensure that fines remain meaningful and have roughly the same deterrent effect as they did in previous years
- 4This is an annual adjustment required by federal law to maintain consistent enforcement across all government agencies
- 5Importers and travelers should expect higher penalty amounts if they violate CBP rules starting in 2025
Key Dates
Published
January 2, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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