CBP Directive 3340-049B: Border Search of Electronic Devices
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Directive 3340-049B to outline procedures for searching electronic devices at the border. This directive covers various types of digital devices, including computers, mobile phones, and media players. It aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the handling of information during border searches.
- ▪The directive provides guidance for searching and reviewing electronic devices at U.S. borders.
- ▪It applies to a wide range of digital devices including tablets and mobile phones.
- ▪The directive emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in border searches.
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To provide guidance and standard operating procedures for searching reviewing, retaining, and sharing information contained in computers, tablets, removable media, disks, drives, tapes, mobile phones, cameras, music and other media players, and any other communication, electronic, or digital devices subject to inbound and outbound border searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). FOIA Category List Administrative Handbooks, Directives & Policy Guidance/Memos Attachment Ext. Size Date INTC-48876 - Memo for Distribution PDF 716.53 KB 02/02/2026 CBP Directive No. 3340-049B: Border Search of Electronic Devices PDF 624.26 KB 01/28/2026 Topics Accountability and Transparency Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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