The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted several updates on July 21, 2026, highlighting new initiatives and reminders for travelers entering the United States.
In a tweet published at 18:01 UTC, CBP announced an upcoming event: “NEW THIS YEAR – CBP’s Office of Field Operations, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) branch will host a Spanish-only breakout session to address ‘Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) Attachment, Security Profile, and Internal Conspiracies’ #CBPTrade #TradeMatters https://t.co/FB3RyAp5ba”.
Later that day at 19:05 UTC, CBP issued a reminder to international travelers regarding import regulations: “ATTENTION TRAVELERS! Don’t let your goodies get confiscated at the border! It’s mandatory to declare all meats, fruits, veggies, plants, seeds, soil, animals, and animal products when entering the US. Stay informed and avoid any surprises https://t.co/L7tFmtKF6n https://t.co/QgNyzCLCTG”.
A subsequent tweet was posted at 21:00 UTC containing only a link: https://t.co/8yTw9xDG0p.
The CTPAT program referenced by CBP is a voluntary public-private sector partnership aimed at strengthening supply chain security for international trade. The focus on “Minimum Security Criteria” reflects ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to collaborate with global stakeholders in securing trade against terrorism threats. Additionally, regulations requiring declaration of agricultural items are enforced by CBP as part of efforts to prevent introduction of pests and diseases into the country.