§2612 Entry into customs territory of the United States

Summary

The Secretary of the Treasury must refuse to let into U.S. customs territory any chemical, mixture, or item with chemicals if it breaks rules under this chapter or if it is offered in violation of section 2604, 2605, or subchapter IV, or orders under those provisions. If entry is refused, the Treasury will tell the consignee (the person receiving the goods), will not release the goods, and will store or dispose of them if they are not exported within 90 days after notice. The Treasury may let the consignee take them while the refusal is reviewed if the consignee posts a bond for the full invoice value plus duties. If the goods are not returned when required, the consignee must pay liquidated damages equal to the bond. Storage, handling, and disposal costs must be paid by the owner or consignee, and unpaid charges become a lien on their future imports. The Secretary must make rules to run this process after talking with the Administrator.