CBP Directive No. 3340-049B: Border Search of Electronic Devices
Summary
CBP Directive No. 3340-049B provides guidance and standard operating procedures for searching, reviewing, retaining, and sharing information contained on electronic devices at border encounters. It applies to devices such as computers, tablets, removable media, phones, cameras, and other digital media subject to inbound and outbound CBP searches. The directive is categorized under FOIA-related policy materials and includes attachments with the full directive PDF and related documents; last modified February 2, 2026.