Title 19

Customs Duties

874 sections in this title — page 1 of 9.

§ 1

Organization of customs service

Chapter 1— COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS

§ 1202

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES

§ 126

Imports from Canal Zone

Chapter 3— THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— SPECIAL PROVISIONS

§ 129

Discriminating duties

Chapter 3— THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— SPECIAL PROVISIONS

§ 1304

Marking of imported articles and containers

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1304a

Technical assistance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1305

Immoral articles; importation prohibited

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1307

Convict-made goods; importation prohibited

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1308

Prohibition on importation of dog and cat fur products

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1309

Supplies for certain vessels and aircraft

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1310

Free importation of merchandise recovered from sunken and abandoned vessels

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1311

Bonded manufacturing warehouses

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1312

Bonded smelting and refining warehouses

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1313

Drawback and refunds

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1313a

Appropriations for refunds, drawbacks, bounties, etc.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1315

Effective date of rates of duty

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1317

Tobacco products; supplies for certain vessels and aircraft

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1318

Emergencies

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1319

Duty on coffee imported into Puerto Rico

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1319a

Duty on coffee; ratification of duties imposed by Legislature of Puerto Rico

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1321

Administrative exemptions

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1322

International traffic and rescue work; United States-Mexico Boundary Treaty of 1970

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1323

Conservation of fishery resources

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part I— Miscellaneous

§ 1330

Organization of Commission

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1331

General powers

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1332

Investigations

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1332a

Importation of red cedar shingles

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1333

Testimony and production of papers

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1334

Cooperation with other agencies

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1335

Rules and regulations

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1336

Equalization of costs of production

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1337

Unfair practices in import trade

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1338

Discrimination by foreign countries

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1339

Trade Remedy Assistance Office

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1341

Interference with functions of Commission

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part II— United States International Trade Commission

§ 1351

Foreign trade agreements

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1352

Equalization of costs of production

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1353

Indebtedness of foreign countries, effect on

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1354

Notice of intention to negotiate agreement; opportunity to be heard; President to seek information and advice

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1356k

Importation of coffee under International Coffee Agreement, 1983; Presidential powers and duties

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1356l

“Coffee” defined

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1360

Investigation before trade negotiations

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1361

Action by President; reports to Congress

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1366

General Agreement on Tariff and Trade un­affected

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Part III— Promotion of Foreign Trade

§ 1401

Miscellaneous

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart a— definitions

§ 1401a

Value

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart a— definitions

§ 1411

National Customs Automation Program

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart b— national customs automation program

§ 1412

Program goals

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart b— national customs automation program

§ 1413

Implementation and evaluation of Program

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart b— national customs automation program

§ 1414

Remote location filing

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart b— national customs automation program

§ 1415

Mandatory advance electronic information for cargo and other improved customs reporting procedures

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part I— Definitions and National Customs Automation Program › Subpart b— national customs automation program

§ 1431

Manifests

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1431a

Documentation of waterborne cargo

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1433

Report of arrival of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1434

Entry; vessels

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1436

Penalties for violations of arrival, reporting, entry, and clearance requirements

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1436a

Report on violations of arrival, reporting, entry, and clearance requirements and falsity or lack of manifest

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1438

Unlawful return of foreign vessel’s papers

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1441

Exceptions to vessel entry and clearance requirements

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1442

Residue cargo

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1446

Supplies and stores retained on board

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1447

Place of entry and unlading

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1448

Unlading

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1449

Unlading at port of entry

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 144a

Entry under bond of exhibits of arts, sciences, and industries, and products of soil, mine, and sea

Chapter 3— THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— SPECIAL PROVISIONS

§ 1450

Unlading on Sundays, holidays, or during overtime hours

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1451

Extra compensation 11 See Codification note below.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1452

Lading on Sundays, holidays, or at night

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1453

Lading and unlading of merchandise or baggage; penalties

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1454

Unlading of passengers; penalty

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1455

Boarding and discharging inspectors

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1456

Compensation and expenses of inspectors between ports; reimbursement

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1457

Time for unlading

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1458

Bulk cargo, time for unlading

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1459

Reporting requirements for individuals

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1461

Inspection of merchandise and baggage 11 See Codification note below.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1462

Forfeiture 11 See Codification note below.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1463

Sealed vessels and vehicles 11 See Codification note below.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1464

Penalties in connection with sealed vessels and vehicles 11 See Codification note below.

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1466

Equipment and repairs of vessels

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1467

Special inspection, examination, and search

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part II— Report, Entry, and Unlading of Vessels and Vehicles

§ 1481

Invoice; contents

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1484

Entry of merchandise

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1484a

Articles returned from space not to be construed as importation

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1484b

Deferral of duty on large yachts imported for sale at United States boat shows

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1485

Declaration

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1486

Administration of oaths; verification of documents

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1487

Value in entry; amendment

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1490

General orders

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1491

Unclaimed merchandise; disposition of forfeited distilled spirits, wines and malt liquor

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1492

Destruction of abandoned or forfeited merchandise

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1493

Proceeds of sale

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1494

Expense of weighing and measuring

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1495

Partnership bond

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1496

Examination of baggage

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1496a

Clearance restrictions of individuals returning from abroad; special circumstances; “baggage and effects” defined

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1497

Penalties for failure to declare

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1498

Entry under regulations

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1499

Examination of merchandise

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

§ 1500

Appraisement, classification, and liquidation procedure

Chapter 4— TARIFF ACT OF 1930 › Subtitle SUBTITLE III— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS › Part III— Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties

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