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Aviation Security & Customs Authorities

Airport security agencies decide what physical hazards are permitted on board, while border customs authorities govern what sovereign goods can cross international frontiers. Explore the verified regulatory scope, issued screening rules, and governed items for every authority in our knowledge graph.

TSA

Transportation Security Administration

United States

Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

United States

National aviation authority of the United States, regulating civil aviation and hazardous materials carriage in passenger flight operations.

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CATSA

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Canada

Canadian Crown corporation responsible for airport screening of passengers and baggage at 89 designated Canadian airports.

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Transport Canada

Transport Canada (Transports Canada)

Canada

Federal department responsible for developing transportation policies, safety regulations, and dangerous goods transport standards in Canada.

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CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

United States

Federal law enforcement agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, customs, and immigration.

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CBSA

Canada Border Services Agency (ASFC)

Canada

Federal law enforcement agency that facilitates legitimate travel and trade while managing Canada borders.

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EASA / EU

European Union Aviation Safety Agency & European Commission

European Union

Agency of the European Union responsible for civil aviation safety, regulation, certification, and airport screening standardization across Member States.

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ICA Singapore

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (Singapore)

Singapore

Border control agency of Singapore responsible for administering immigration, customs declarations, and prohibited item interdiction at Changi Airport and land checkpoints.

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CBIC India

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (India)

India

Nodal national agency responsible for administering customs, goods and services tax, and narcotics enforcement at Indian international airports.

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UK Border Force / HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs and UK Border Force

United Kingdom

Law-enforcement command within the UK Home Office and tax authority responsible for frontier immigration and customs checks.

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DAFF Australia

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia)

Australia

Australian Government department managing biosecurity controls at international airports to safeguard human, animal, and plant health.

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MPI New Zealand

Ministry for Primary Industries (Biosecurity New Zealand)

New Zealand

New Zealand public service department responsible for biosecurity border screening and agricultural protection.

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Japan Customs

Japan Customs (Zeikan)

Japan

Customs service of Japan, operating under the Ministry of Finance to oversee border clearances, tariffs, and restricted consumer goods.

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MAFF Japan

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan Animal Quarantine)

Japan

Cabinet-level ministry responsible for agricultural regulation and animal quarantine border inspections in Japan.

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ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization

Global

Specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates international air navigation principles and civil aviation security standards.

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U.S. DOT

U.S. Department of Transportation

United States

Federal cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation regulations, airline passenger consumer rights, and disability accommodations.

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FinCEN

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

United States

Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury that collects and analyzes information about financial transactions in order to combat money laundering.

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