Title 19 — Customs DutiesRelease 119-73not60
§81j Cooperation of Other Agencies with Board
Title 19 › Chapter 1A— FOREIGN TRADE ZONES › § 81j
Summary
The President can order federal departments and agencies to help the Board with its investigations and with creating, running, and maintaining a zone. When ordered, those agencies must provide records, papers, and information the President asks for, and can temporarily assign officers, experts, or engineers to work for the Board.
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Title 19, §81j
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For the purpose of facilitating the investigations of the Board and its work in the granting of the privilege, in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a zone, the President may direct the executive departments and other establishments of the Government to cooperate with the Board, and for such purpose each of the several departments and establishments is authorized, upon direction of the President, to furnish to the Board such records, papers, and information in their possession as may be required by him, and temporarily to detail to the service of the Board such officers, experts, or engineers as may be necessary.
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19 U.S.C. § 81j
Title 19 — Customs Duties
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60