Title 19, Customs DutiesRelease 119-102
§81j Cooperation of Other Agencies with Board
Title 19 › CHAPTER 1A — FOREIGN TRADE ZONES › § 81j
Summary
The President can order federal agencies to help the Board with its investigations and with setting up and running a zone. Agencies must give the Board needed records and can temporarily send officers, experts, or engineers to assist.
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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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102