19 U.S.C. § 81p (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81p: Accounts and recordkeeping
Accounts and recordkeeping
Status: in_force

(a) Manner of keeping accounts

The form and manner of keeping the accounts of each zone shall be prescribed by the Board.

(b) Annual report by grantee

Each grantee shall make to the Board annually, and at such other times as it may prescribe, reports on zone operations.

(c) Report to Congress

The Board shall make a report to Congress annually containing a summary of zone operations.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §16, 48 Stat. 1002; Pub. L. 96–609, title II, §204, Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3561; Pub. L. 99–386, title II, §203(b), Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 823.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–386, §203(b)(1), substituted "reports on zone operations" for "reports containing a full statement of all the operations, receipts, and expenditures, and such other information as the Board may require".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–386, §203(b)(2), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which required the Board to make an annual report to Congress containing a summary of the operation and fiscal condition of each zone, and transmit copies of the annual report of each grantee.

1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–609 substituted "by April 1 of each year" for "on the first day of each regular session".
19 U.S.C. § 144 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 144: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Status: repealed

Section, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §308, 42 Stat. 938, related to admission without payment of duty under bond for exportation.
19 U.S.C. § 4535 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter II: CUSTOMS PROVISIONS / Section 4535: Regulations
Regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Secretary of the Treasury

The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this title 1 and the amendments made by this title 1 (except as provided by subsection (b)).

(b) Secretary of Labor

The Secretary of Labor shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the labor value content determination under section 4532 of this title.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title II, §210, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 53.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This title, referred to in subsec. (a), is title II of Pub. L. 116–113, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 19, which enacted this subchapter and amended and enacted provisions set out as notes under several sections within this title. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Tables.

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 2494 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter VII: TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER SANCTIONS AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES / Section 2494: Progress reports
Progress reports
Status: in_force

The President shall include as a part of the annual report required under section 2291h of title 22 an evaluation of progress that each major drug producing country and each major drug-transit country has made during the reporting period in achieving the objectives set forth in section 2492(b) of this title.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, §804, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, §9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–166; amended Pub. L. 106–36, title I, §1001(a)(9), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 131.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1999—Pub. L. 106–36 substituted "section 2291h of title 22" for "section 2291(e)(1) of title 22".
19 U.S.C. § 413 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 413: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §§641(e), 651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 760, 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §§641(e), 651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 760, 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Status: repealed

Sections 413 and 414, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV §§524, 525, 42 Stat. 975, related to disposal of receipts and detail from field service for Washington duty.

Sections 415 to 419, act June 10, 1910, ch. 283, §§1–5, 36 Stat. 464, 465, related to issuance and revocation of customshouse broker's licenses. Repeal was subject to an exception as follows: "Except that any license issued * * * shall continue in force and effect, subject to suspension and revocation in the same manner and upon the same conditions as licenses issued pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section." Subdivision (a) is set forth in section 1641 of this title, and such section now regulates the licensing of customhouse brokers. Subsection (e) of section 641, act of 1930, the repealing act, was repealed by act August 26, 1935, ch. 689, §5, 49 Stat. 865, but sections 415 to 419 of this title were not thereby revived.

Provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 corresponding to section 413, see section 1524 of this title; section 414, see section 1525 [repealed] of this title; sections 415 to 419, see section 1641 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1806 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1806: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter—

(1) Repealed. Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072.

(2) The term "duty or other import restriction" includes (A) the rate and form of an import duty, and (B) a limitation, prohibition, charge, and exaction other than duty, imposed on importation or imposed for the regulation of imports.

(3) to (5) Repealed. Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072.

(6) The term "modification", as applied to any duty or other import restriction, includes the elimination of any duty.

(Pub. L. 87–794, title IV, §405, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 87–794, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of Pub. L. 87–794 to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1975—Pub. L. 93–618 repealed pars. (1), (3), (4), and (5), which defined "agency", "firm", "directly competitive with", and "product of a country", respectively. See section 2481 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1755 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 6: TRADE FAIR PROGRAM / Section 1755: Responsibilities of fair operator
Responsibilities of fair operator
Status: in_force

(a) Sole consignee and importer

Each fair operator designated by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to section 1751 of this title shall be deemed the sole consignee and importer of all articles entered under section 1752 of this title for the fair for which such operator has been designated.

(b) Reimbursement of customs charges and expenses

The actual and necessary customs charges for labor, services, and other expenses in connection with the entry, examination, appraisement, custody, abandonment, destruction, or release of articles entered under section 1752 of this title, together with the necessary charges for salaries of customs officers and employees in connection with the accounting for, custody of, and supervision over, such articles, shall be reimbursed to the United States by the operator of the fair for which they are entered. Receipts from such reimbursements shall be deposited as refunds to the appropriation from which paid, in the manner provided for in section 1524 of this title.

(Pub. L. 86–14, §6, Apr. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 19.)
19 U.S.C. § 197 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 197: Duties, how payable
Duties, how payable
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 198 of this title all duties upon imports shall be collected in ready money, and shall be paid in coin, coin certificates, and such other certificates or Treasury notes as may by law be declared receivable in payment thereof.

(R.S. §3009; Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69, 19 Stat. 247, 249.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §3009 derived from acts Mar. 2, 1833, ch. 55, §3, 4 Stat. 630; Aug. 6, 1846, ch. 84, §1, 9 Stat. 53; Feb. 25, 1862, ch. 33, §5, 12 Stat. 346.

R.S. §3473, formerly cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 95–598, title III, §322(d), title IV, §402(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2679, 2682, effective Oct. 1, 1979.

Prior to its incorporation into the Code, R.S. §3009, as amended by act Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69, 19 Stat. 247, read: "All duties upon imports shall be collected in ready money, and shall be paid in coin or coin certificates or in United States notes, payable on demand, authorized to be issued prior to the twenty-fifth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and by law receivable in payment of public dues."

Its provisions were changed to conform to section 198 of this title authorizing the receipt of certified checks in payment of duties; section 405 of Title 31, Money and Finance (act Feb. 28, 1878, ch. 20, §3, 20 Stat. 26) making certain certificates and treasury notes receivable for customs; section 451 of Title 31, (act Dec. 24, 1919, ch. 15, §1, 41 Stat. 370) making gold certificates a legal tender in payment of all debts and dues, public and private; and a provision of act Mar. 14, 1900, ch. 41, §6, 31 Stat. 47, as amended (omitted from the Code as superseded by section 451 of Title 31) that gold certificates should be receivable for customs.
19 U.S.C. § 4644 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4644: Assessments
Assessments
Status: in_force

(a) Ongoing assessments

For the 10-year period beginning on January 29, 2020, except as provided in subsection (b), the Interagency Labor Committee shall assess on a biannual basis the extent to which Mexico is in compliance with its obligations under Annex 23–A of the USMCA.

(b) Consultation relating to annual assessment

On or after the date that is 5 years after January 29, 2020, the Interagency Labor Committee may consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the frequency of the assessment required under subsection (a) and, with the approval of both such committees, may conduct such assessment on an annual basis for the following 5 years.

(c) Matters to be included

The assessment required under subsection (a) shall also include each of the following:

(1) Whether Mexico is providing adequate funding to implement and enforce Mexico's labor reform, including specifically whether Mexico has provided funding consistent with commitments made to contribute the following amounts for the labor reform implementation budget:

(A) $176,000,000 for 2021.

(B) $325,000,000 for 2022.

(C) $328,000,000 for 2023.

(2) The extent to which any legal challenges to Mexico's labor reform have succeeded in that court system.

(3) The extent to which Mexico has implemented the federal and state labor courts, registration entity, and federal and state conciliation centers consistent with the timeline set forth for Mexico's labor reform, in the September 2019 policy statements by the Government of Mexico on a national strategy for implementation of the labor justice system, and in subsequent policy statements in accordance with Mexico's labor reform.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §714, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 82.)
19 U.S.C. § 1460 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1460: Repealed. Pub. L. 99-570, title III, §3115(b), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207-83
Repealed. Pub. L. 99-570, title III, §3115(b), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207-83
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §460, 46 Stat. 717; June 25, 1938, ch. 679, §10(b), 52 Stat. 1082, related to penalties for failure to report or file manifest.
19 U.S.C. § 3111 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 19: TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADE / Section 3111: International obligations
International obligations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require actions inconsistent with the international obligations of the United States, including the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 3501 of this title).

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1382, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1224; Pub. L. 103–465, title VI, §621(a)(7), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4993.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–465 substituted "the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 3501 of this title)" for "the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), see section 621(b) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 1677k of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1920 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 1920: Suits by and against Secretary of Commerce
Suits by and against Secretary of Commerce
Status: in_force

In providing technical and financial assistance under sections 1913 and 1914 1 of this title, the Secretary of Commerce may sue and be sued in any court of record of a State having general jurisdiction or in any United States district court, and jurisdiction is conferred upon such district court to determine such controversies without regard to the amount in controversy; but no attachment, injunction, garnishment, or other similar process, mesne or final, shall be issued against him or his property. Nothing in this section shall be construed to except the activities pursuant to sections 1913 and 1914 1 of this title from the application of sections 517, 519, and 2679 of title 28.

(Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §320, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 892.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Sections 1913 and 1914 of this title, referred to in text, were repealed by Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(e), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072.

Codification

Reference to "section 517 of title 28" substituted in text for reference to section 316 of title 5, and reference to "section 519 of title 28" substituted for reference to section 507(b) of title 28 on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, §7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 2401d (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2401d: Benefit information to agricultural commodity producers
Benefit information to agricultural commodity producers
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Secretary shall provide full information to agricultural commodity producers about the benefit allowances, training, and other employment services available under this subchapter and about the petition and application procedures, and the appropriate filing dates, for such allowances, training, and services. The Secretary shall provide whatever assistance is necessary to enable groups to prepare petitions or applications for program benefits under this subchapter.

(b) Notice of benefits

(1) In general

The Secretary shall mail written notice of the benefits available under this part to each agricultural commodity producer that the Secretary has reason to believe is covered by a certification made under this part.

(2) Other notice

The Secretary shall publish notice of the benefits available under this part to agricultural commodity producers that are covered by each certification made under this part in newspapers of general circulation in the areas in which such producers reside.

(3) Other Federal assistance

The Secretary shall also provide information concerning procedures for applying for and receiving all other Federal assistance and services available to workers facing economic distress.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §295, as added Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, §141(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 949.)

Termination of Assistance

For termination of assistance under this part after June 30, 2022, see Termination Date note below.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination Date

Except as otherwise provided, technical assistance and financial assistance may not be provided under this part after June 30, 2022, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, as modified by section 406(a)(7) of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as notes preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4375 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter IV: PREVENTION OF EVASION OF ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY ORDERS / Section 4375: Trade negotiating objectives
Trade negotiating objectives
Status: in_force

The principal negotiating objectives of the United States shall include obtaining the objectives of the bilateral agreements described under section 4374(a) of this title for any trade agreements under negotiation as of February 24, 2016, or future trade agreement negotiations.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title IV, §415, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 161.)
19 U.S.C. § 2517 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 13: TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 / Subchapter I: GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT / Section 2517: Availability of information to Members of Congress designated as official advisers
Availability of information to Members of Congress designated as official advisers
Status: in_force

The United States Trade Representative shall make available to the Members of Congress designated as official advisers pursuant to section 2211 of this title information compiled by the Committee on Government Procurement under article XIX(5) of the Agreement.

(Pub. L. 96–39, title III, §307, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 240; 1979 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §1(b)(1), eff. Jan. 2, 1980, 44 F.R. 69273, 93 Stat. 1381; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, §342(e), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–465 substituted "article XIX(5)" for "part VI, paragraph 9,".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the Agreement on Government Procurement, referred to in section 3511(d)(17) of this title, enters into force with respect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), see section 344(a) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 2512 of this title.

Executive Documents

Change of Name

"United States Trade Representative" substituted in text for "Special Representative for Trade Negotiations" pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1979, §1(1)(b), 44 F.R. 69273, 93 Stat. 1381, eff. Jan. 2, 1980, as provided by section 1–107(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan. 2, 1980, 45 F.R. 993, set out as notes under section 2171 of this title. See, also, section 2171 of this title as amended by Pub. L. 97–456.
19 U.S.C. § 2322 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2322: Repealed. Pub. L. 107-210, div. A, title I, §123(b)(2), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944
Repealed. Pub. L. 107-210, div. A, title I, §123(b)(2), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §249A, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title V, §503(c), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2151, prohibited assistance relating to a separation pursuant to certifications under both subparts A and D of this part.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2322, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §250, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2029, provided for judicial review for workers or groups aggrieved by a final determination by the Secretary under section 2273 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–417, title VI, §612, title VII, §701(a), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1746, 1747, effective Nov. 1, 1980, and applicable with respect to civil actions pending on or commenced on or after such date. See section 2395 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal applicable with respect to petitions filed under this part on or after the date that is 90 days after Aug. 6, 2002, except with respect to certain workers, see section 123(c) of Pub. L. 107–210, set out as a note under section 2331 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2802 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 16: WINE TRADE / Section 2802: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter—

(1) The term "Committees" means the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.

(2) The term "grape product" means grapes and any product (other than wine) made from grapes, including, but not limited to, raisins and grape juice, whether or not concentrated.

(3) The term "major wine trading country" means any foreign country, or group of foreign countries, designated as such under section 2803 of this title.

(4) The phrase "nontariff barrier to (or other distortion of)", in the context of trade in United States wine, includes any measure implemented by the government of a major wine trading country that either gives a competitive advantage to the wine industry of that country or restricts the importation of United States wine into that country.

(5) The term "Trade Representative" means the United States Trade Representative.

(6) The term "United States wine" means wine produced within the customs territory of the United States.

(7) The term "wine" means any fermented alcoholic beverage that—

(A) is made from grapes or other fruit;

(B) contains not less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume and not more than 24 percent alcohol by volume, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof by whatever process produced; and

(C) is for nonindustrial use.

(Pub. L. 98–573, title IX, §903, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3048.)
19 U.S.C. § 4346 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter III: IMPORT-RELATED PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS / Section 4346: Personnel dedicated to the enforcement of intellectual property rights
Personnel dedicated to the enforcement of intellectual property rights
Status: in_force

(a) Personnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The Commissioner and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall ensure that sufficient personnel are assigned throughout U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, respectively, who have responsibility for preventing the importation into the United States of merchandise that infringes intellectual property rights.

(b) Staffing of National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center

The Commissioner shall—

(1) assign not fewer than 3 full-time employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center established under section 4344 of this title; and

(2) ensure that sufficient personnel are assigned to United States ports of entry to carry out the directives of the Center.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title III, §307, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 152.)
19 U.S.C. § 173 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 173: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Section, act May 27, 1921, ch. 14, §407, 42 Stat. 18, which directed the Secretary to make rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of sections 160 to 171 of this title was omitted in view of the repeal of sections 160 to 171 of this title by Pub. L. 96–39, title I, §106(a), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 193.
19 U.S.C. § 124 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 124: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 124 and 125, sections 1 and 2 of act Dec. 17, 1903, ch. 1, 33 Stat. 3, relating to the admission of goods from Cuba at a reduced rate, and with no additional charges, so long as the Convention between the United States and Cuba, signed on the 11th day of December, 1902, shall remain in force, were omitted in view of the termination of such convention on August 21, 1963, pursuant to notice given by the United States on Aug. 21, 1962 (see Bevans, Treaties and Other International Agreements of the United States of America, 1776–1949, vol. VI, page 1106), and in view of section 401 of Pub. L. 87–456, title IV, May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78, set out as a note under section 1351 of this title, which designated Cuba as a nation dominated or controlled by the foreign government or foreign organization controlling the world communist movement.
19 U.S.C. § 4661 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4661: Establishment
Establishment
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Labor shall—

(1) hire and fix the compensation of up to 5 additional full-time officers or employees of the Department of Labor; and

(2) detail or assign such officers or employees to the United States Embassy or a United States Consulate in Mexico to carry out the duties described in section 4662 of this title.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §721, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 86.)
19 U.S.C. § 4015 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter I: APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, THE AGREEMENT / Section 4015: Administration of dispute settlement proceedings
Administration of dispute settlement proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment or designation of office

The President is authorized to establish or designate within the Department of Commerce an office that shall be responsible for providing administrative assistance to panels established under chapter 20 of the Agreement. The office may not be considered to be an agency for purposes of section 552 of title 5.

(b) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2005 to the Department of Commerce such sums as may be necessary for the establishment and operations of the office established or designated under subsection (a) and for the payment of the United States share of the expenses of panels established under chapter 20 of the Agreement.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title I, §105, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 466.)

Termination of Section

For termination of section by section 107(d) of Pub. L. 109–53, see Effective and Termination Dates note below.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective and Termination Dates

Section effective on the date the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement enters into force (Mar. 1, 2006) and to cease to have effect on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force with respect to the United States, and, during any period in which a country ceases to be a CAFTA–DR country, to cease to have effect with respect to such country, see section 107 of Pub. L. 109–53, set out as a note under section 4001 of this title.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

Proc. No. 7987, Feb. 28, 2006, 71 F.R. 10828, provided in par. (3) that the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to exercise the President's authority under subsec. (a) of this section to establish or designate an office within the Department of Commerce to carry out the functions set forth in this section.
19 U.S.C. § 4684 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4684: Duties related to Mexico
Duties related to Mexico
Status: in_force

The Task Force shall—

(1) develop, in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, an enforcement plan regarding goods produced by or with forced labor in Mexico; and

(2) report to the Interagency Labor Committee with respect to any concerns relating to the enforcement of the prohibition under section 1307 of this title with respect to Mexico, including any allegations that may be filed with respect to forced labor in Mexico.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §744, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 89.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1307 of this title, referred to in par. (2), was in the original "section 307 of the Tariff Act", and was translated as reading "section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930", to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
19 U.S.C. § 2576a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 13: TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 / Subchapter II: TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) / Section 2576a: Inquiry point
Inquiry point
Status: in_force

The standards information center maintained under section 2544 of this title shall, in addition to the functions specified therein, make available to the public relevant documents, at such reasonable fees as the Secretary of Commerce may prescribe, and information regarding—

(1) the membership and participation of the Federal Government, State governments, and relevant nongovernmental bodies in the United States in international and regional standardizing bodies and conformity assessment systems, and in bilateral and multilateral arrangements regarding standards-related measures, and the provisions of those systems and arrangements;

(2) the location of notices of the type required under article 909 of the NAFTA, or where the information contained in such notice can be obtained; and

(3) the Federal agency procedures for assessment of risk, and factors the agency considers in conducting the assessment and establishing the levels of protection that the agency considers appropriate.

(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, §472, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title III, §351(a), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2120.)
19 U.S.C. § 1873 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1873: Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §243, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 878, made provision for Congressional delegates to trade negotiations. See section 2211 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 234 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 234: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Status: repealed

Sections, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §402(a)–(f), 42 Stat. 949, 950, related to valuation of imported merchandise, ascertainment of foreign, export, United States value, cost of production, American selling price and value at date of shipment.

Provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 corresponding to section 234, see section 1402(a) of this title; section 235, see section 1402(c) of this title; section 236, see section 1402(d) of this title; section 237, see section 1402(e) of this title; section 238, see section 1402(f) of this title; section 239, see section 1402(g) of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3471 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 21: NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE / Subchapter V: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 3471: Repealed. Pub. L. 116-113, title VI, §601, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 78
Repealed. Pub. L. 116-113, title VI, §601, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 78
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 103–182, title V, §531, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2163, authorized the United States to participate in the Commission for Labor Cooperation.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on the date on which the USMCA entered into force (July 1, 2020), see section 601 of Pub. L. 116–113, set out as a note under former section 3301 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 81n (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81n: Operation of zone as public utility; cost of customs service
Operation of zone as public utility; cost of customs service
Status: in_force

Each zone shall be operated as a public utility, and all rates and charges for all services or privileges within the zone shall be fair and reasonable, and the grantee shall afford to all who may apply for the use of the zone and its facilities and appurtenances uniform treatment under like conditions, subject to such treaties or commercial conventions as are now in force or may hereafter be made from time to time by the United States with foreign governments and the cost of maintaining the additional customs service required under this chapter shall be paid by the operator of the zone.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §14, 48 Stat. 1001.)
19 U.S.C. § 81e (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81e: Vessels entering or leaving zone; coastwise trade
Vessels entering or leaving zone; coastwise trade
Status: in_force

Vessels entering or leaving a zone shall be subject to the operation of all the laws of the United States, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and vessels leaving a zone and arriving in customs territory of the United States shall be subject to such regulations to protect the revenue as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in any manner so as to permit vessels under foreign flags to carry goods or merchandise shipped from one foreign trade zone to another zone or port in the protected coastwise trade of the United States.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §5, 48 Stat. 1000.)
19 U.S.C. § 2021 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 8: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 2021: General authority
General authority
Status: in_force

A petition may be filed for tariff adjustment or for a determination of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance under title III of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [19 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.] as though the reduction or elimination of a duty proclaimed by the President pursuant to section 2011 or 2012 of this title were a concession granted under a trade agreement referred to in section 301 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [19 U.S.C. 1901].

(Pub. L. 89–283, title III, §301, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1018.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Trade Expansion Act of 1962, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 87–794, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 872. Title III of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is classified generally to subchapter III (§1901 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.

Section 301 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, referred to in text, was classified to section 1901 of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(d), (e), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072. See section 2251 et seq. of this title.

Section 2012 of this title, referred to in text, was omitted from the Code.

Codification

The words "subject to section 2022 of this title" omitted in view of the omission of section 2022 of this title, which provided special authority after Oct. 21, 1965, and before July 1, 1968, for filing of petitions for determination by the President of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance.
19 U.S.C. § 3908 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 25: CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE / Section 3908: Technical assistance
Technical assistance
Status: in_force

The President may direct the appropriate agencies of the United States Government to make available technical assistance to countries seeking to implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.

(Pub. L. 108–19, §9, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 635.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1644 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1644: Application of the Federal Aviation Act and section 1518(d) of title 33
Application of the Federal Aviation Act and section 1518(d) of title 33
Status: in_force

(a) The authority vested by section 1644a(b)(1) of this title in the Secretary of the Treasury, by regulation to provide for the application to civil air navigation of the laws and regulations relating to the administration of customs, and of the laws and regulations relating to the entry and clearance of vessels, shall extend to the application in like manner of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of the Anti-Smuggling Act of 1935 [19 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.], or of any regulations promulgated hereunder.

(b) For purposes of section 1518(d) of title 33, the term "customs laws administered by the Secretary of the Treasury" shall mean this chapter and any other provisions of law classified to this title.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §644, 46 Stat. 761; Pub. L. 96–467, §21(2), (3), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2228; Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §322, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2056.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Anti-Smuggling Act of 1935, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the Anti-Smuggling Act which is act Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, 49 Stat. 517, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 5 (§1701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1711 of this title and Tables.

Codification

In subsec. (a), "section 1644a(b)(1) of this title" substituted for "section 1109 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1509)" on authority of Pub. L. 103–272, §6(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1378, the first section of which enacted subtitles II, III, and V to X of Title 49, Transportation.

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–473 substituted reference to section 1509 of title 49, Appendix, for reference to section 177 of former title 49, struck out reference to the Commissioner of Customs, and inserted reference to the Anti-Smuggling Act of 1935.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–473 reenacted subsec. (b) without change.

1980—Pub. L. 96–467 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
19 U.S.C. § 1528 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1528: Taxes not to be construed as duties
Taxes not to be construed as duties
Status: in_force

No tax or other charge imposed by or pursuant to any law of the United States shall be construed to be a customs duty for the purpose of any statute relating to the customs revenue, unless the law imposing such tax or charge designates it as a customs duty or contains a provision to the effect that it shall be treated as a duty imposed under the customs laws. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict the jurisdiction of the United States Court of International Trade or the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §528, as added June 25, 1938, ch. 679, §20, 52 Stat. 1087; amended Pub. L. 96–417, title VI, §601(8), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1744; Pub. L. 97–164, title I, §163(a)(3), Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 49.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1982—Pub. L. 97–164 substituted "Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit" for "Court of Customs and Patent Appeals".

1980—Pub. L. 96–417 redesignated the United States Customs Court as the United States Court of International Trade.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–164 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 402 of Pub. L. 97–164, set out as a note under section 171 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–417 effective Nov. 1, 1980, and applicable with respect to civil actions pending on or commenced on or after such date, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 96–417, set out as a note under section 251 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Effective Date

Section effective on thirtieth day following June 25, 1938, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 37 of act June 25, 1938, set out as an Effective Date of 1938 Amendment note under section 1401 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4036 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter II: CUSTOMS PROVISIONS / Section 4036: Regulations
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out—

(1) subsections (a) through (n) of section 4033 of this title;

(2) the amendment made by section 204; 1 and

(3) any proclamation issued under section 4033(o) of this title.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title II, §210, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 488.)

Termination of Section

For termination of section by section 107(d) of Pub. L. 109–53, see Effective and Termination Dates note below.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 204, referred to in par. (2), is section 204 of Pub. L. 109–53, which amended section 58c of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective and Termination Dates

Section effective on the date the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement enters into force (Mar. 1, 2006) and to cease to have effect on the date the Agreement ceases to be in force with respect to the United States, and, during any period in which a country ceases to be a CAFTA–DR country, to cease to have effect with respect to such country, see section 107 of Pub. L. 109–53, set out as a note under section 4001 of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 1643 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1643: Application of customs reorganization act
Application of customs reorganization act
Status: in_force

The rights, privileges, powers, and duties vested in or imposed upon the Secretary of the Treasury by this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) of section 2073 of this title.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §643, 46 Stat. 761.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Subdivision (a) of section 2073 of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by act Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, §10, 68 Stat. 1229.
19 U.S.C. § 1822 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1822: Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §202, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 872, made special provision for low-rate articles.
19 U.S.C. § 1941 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 1941: Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(e), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Repealed. Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, §602(e), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072
Status: repealed

Section 1941, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §322, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 892, set out qualifying requirements for trade readjustment allowances. See section 2291 of this title.

Section 1942, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §323, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 893, set out provisions covering weekly amount for trade readjustment allowances. See section 2292 of this title.

Section 1943, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §324, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 894, set out time limitations for trade readjustment allowances. See section 2293 of this title.

Section 1944, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §325, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 894, provided for application of State laws. See section 2294 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on 90th day following Jan. 3, 1975, see note set out under section 1901 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3810 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 24: BIPARTISAN TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY / Section 3810: Application of certain provisions
Application of certain provisions
Status: in_force

For purposes of applying sections 2135, 2136, and 2137 of this title—

(1) any trade agreement entered into under section 3803 of this title shall be treated as an agreement entered into under section 2111 or 2112 of this title, as appropriate; and

(2) any proclamation or Executive order issued pursuant to a trade agreement entered into under section 3803 of this title shall be treated as a proclamation or Executive order issued pursuant to a trade agreement entered into under section 2112 of this title.

(Pub. L. 107–210, div. B, title XXI, §2110(b), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1020.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 2137 of this title, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to section 127 of the Trade Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–618, which enacted section 2137 of this title and amended section 1862 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 102 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 2: THE TARIFF COMMISSION / Section 102: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762
Status: repealed

Section 102, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §318(a), 42 Stat. 948, related to conveyance of conversion and production cost information to the President and Congress. See section 1332(d) of this title.

Section 103, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §318(c), 42 Stat. 947, related to powers of the commission under title VII of the Revenue Act of 1916 and its power to require statements by importers and any American grower, producer, manufacturer, or seller as to their selling prices in the United States.

Section 104, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §318(b), 42 Stat. 947, defined the terms "article" and "import costs". See section 1332(e) of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2013 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 8: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS / Subchapter II: BASIC AUTHORITIES / Section 2013: Effective date of proclamations
Effective date of proclamations
Status: in_force

(a) Retroactive effect; authority of President

Subject to subsection (b), the President is authorized, notwithstanding section 1514 of this title or any other provision of law, to give retroactive effect to any proclamation issued pursuant to section 2011 of this title as of the earliest date after January 17, 1965, which he determines to be practicable.

(b) Filing of request with customs officer

In the case of liquidated customs entries, the retroactive effect pursuant to subsection (a) of any proclamation shall apply only upon request therefor filed with the customs officer concerned on or before the 90th day after the date of such proclamation and subject to such other conditions as the President may specify.

(Pub. L. 89–283, title II, §203, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1018.)
19 U.S.C. § 1677c (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1677c: Hearings
Hearings
Status: in_force

(a) Investigation hearings

(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the administering authority and the Commission shall each hold a hearing in the course of an investigation upon the request of any party to the investigation before making a final determination under section 1671d or 1673d of this title.

(2) Exception

If investigations are initiated under part I and part II of this subtitle regarding the same merchandise from the same country within 6 months of each other (but before a final determination is made in either investigation), the holding of a hearing by the Commission in the course of one of the investigations shall be treated as compliance with paragraph (1) for both investigations, unless the Commission considers that special circumstances require that a hearing be held in the course of each of the investigations. During any investigation regarding which the holding of a hearing is waived under this paragraph, the Commission shall allow any party to submit such additional written comment as it considers relevant.

(b) Procedures

Any hearing required or permitted under this subtitle shall be conducted after notice published in the Federal Register, and a transcript of the hearing shall be prepared and made available to the public. The hearing shall not be subject to the provisions of subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, or to section 702 of such title.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title VII, §774, as added Pub. L. 96–39, title I, §101, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 186; amended Pub. L. 98–573, title VI, §616, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3037.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–573 designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted "Except as provided in paragraph (2),", and added par. (2).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–573 effective Oct. 30, 1984, see section 626(a) of Pub. L. 98–573, set out as a note under section 1671 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4501 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Section 4501: Purpose
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this Act is to approve and implement the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada entered into under the authority of section 4202(b) of this title.

(Pub. L. 116–113, §2, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 13.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 116–113, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 11, known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 116–113, §1(a), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 11, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter, repealing chapter 21 of this title, and enacting, amending, and repealing numerous sections and provisions set out as notes in this title and in Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, Title 15, Commerce and Trade, Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and Title 49, Transportation] may be cited as the 'United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act'."

Effective Date

Pub. L. 116–113, title I, §107, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 19, provided that:

"(a) In General.—Sections 1 through 3 [enacting this section, section 4502 of this title, and provisions set out as a note under this section] and this title [enacting subchapter I of this chapter] (other than section 103(c) [19 U.S.C. 4513(c)]) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 29, 2020].

"(b) Proclamation Authority.—Section 103(c) shall take effect on the date on which the USMCA enters into force [July 1, 2020]."

[For definition of "USMCA" as used in section 107(b) of Pub. L. 116–113, set out above, see section 4502 of this title.]
19 U.S.C. § 154 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 154: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762, eff. June 18, 1930
Status: repealed

Sections, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §315(a)–(f), 42 Stat. 941–943, related to procedure where duties do not equalize differences in costs of production in United States and principal competing country and rules and regulations for entry and declaration of articles.

Provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 corresponding to section 154, see section 1336(a) of this title; section 155, see section 1336(b); section 156, see section 1336(e); section 157, none; section 158, see section 1336(i); section 159, see section 1336(j).
19 U.S.C. § 95 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 2: THE TARIFF COMMISSION / Section 95: Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762
Repealed. June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(a)(1), 46 Stat. 762
Status: repealed

Section, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title III, §318(e), 42 Stat. 947, related to adoption of an official seal, and judicial notice thereof. See section 1331 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1496a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1496a: Clearance restrictions of individuals returning from abroad; special circumstances; "baggage and effects" defined
Clearance restrictions of individuals returning from abroad; special circumstances; "baggage and effects" defined
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, no individual returning to the United States from abroad shall be—

(1) entitled to the admission of his or her baggage and effects free of duty without entry; or

(2) entitled to expedited customs examination and clearance of his or her baggage and effects.

Paragraph (2) shall not apply to individuals in special circumstances (including being seriously ill or infirm, having been summoned by news of affliction or disaster, and accompanying the body of a deceased relative). For purposes of this section, the term "baggage and effects" means any article which was in the possession of the individual while abroad and is being imported in connection with his or her arrival and is intended for his or her bona fide personal or household use. Such term does not include any article imported as an accommodation to others or for sale or other commercial use.

(Pub. L. 95–410, title II, §215, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 904.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978, and not as part of Tariff Act of 1930 which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Clearance Procedures Study; Report to Congressional Committees

Pub. L. 95–410, title II, §216, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 904, provided that the Comptroller General, in cooperation with the Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, study clearance procedures for individuals entering or reentering the United States, and to report the results of his study and any recommendations for expediting the clearance process to specific committees of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives not later than Sept. 1, 1979.
19 U.S.C. § 1649 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1649: Change in designation of customs attachés
Change in designation of customs attachés
Status: in_force

On and after June 17, 1930, customs attachés shall be known as "Treasury attachés."

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §649, 46 Stat. 762.)
19 U.S.C. § 1437 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1437: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(3), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(3), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Status: repealed

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §437, 46 Stat. 711, provided for return of register or document to master or owner of vessel upon clearance.