19 U.S.C. § 2118 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2118: Access to supplies
Access to supplies
Status: in_force

(a) Fair and equitable access

A principal United States negotiating objective under section 2112 of this title shall be to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries and instrumentalities to assure the United States of fair and equitable access at reasonable prices to supplies of articles of commerce which are important to the economic requirements of the United States and for which the United States does not have, or cannot easily develop, the necessary domestic productive capacity to supply its own requirements.

(b) Continued availability; reciprocal concessions; comparable trade obligations

Any agreement entered into under section 2112 of this title may include provisions which—

(1) assure to the United States the continued availability of important articles at reasonable prices, and

(2) provide reciprocal concessions or comparable trade obligations, or both, by the United States.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §108, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1985.)
19 U.S.C. § 1556 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1556: Bonded warehouses; regulations for establishing
Bonded warehouses; regulations for establishing
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Treasury shall from time to time establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the establishment of bonded warehouses and to protect the interests of the Government in the conduct, management, and operation of such warehouses and in the withdrawal of and accounting for merchandise deposited therein.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §556, 46 Stat. 743.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §556, 42 Stat. 976. That section was superseded by section 556 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Prior provisions on the subject matter of this section were contained in R.S. §2989, as amended by act Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69, §1, 19 Stat. 247, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to establish rules and regulations for the execution of the provisions of that chapter (chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, The Bond and Warehouse System); and in act June 22, 1874, ch. 391, §24, 18 Stat. 191, authorizing the Secretary to make regulations for the conduct and management of bonded warehouses, general order stores and other depositories, and to revise, alter or revoke regulations or orders, issued by collectors, prohibiting the bonding of warehouses or the establishment of general order stores without his authority and approval, and making it his duty to require warehouses to be located contiguous, or as near as might be, to landing places of vessels. These sections were repealed by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §§642, 643, 42 Stat. 989.
19 U.S.C. § 2516 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 13: TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 / Subchapter I: GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT / Section 2516: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-355, title VII, §7206(c), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3382; Pub. L. 103-465, title III, §342(d), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-355, title VII, §7206(c), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3382; Pub. L. 103-465, title III, §342(d), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 96–39, title III, §306, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 240, related to labor surplus area studies.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal 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 an Effective Date of 1994 Amendment note under section 2512 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1628a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1628a: Exchange of information related to trade enforcement
Exchange of information related to trade enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Subject to subsections (c) and (d), if the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspects that merchandise is being imported into the United States in violation of section 1526 of this title or section 602, 1201(a)(2), or 1201(b)(1) of title 17 and determines that the examination or testing of the merchandise by a person described in subsection (b) would assist the Commissioner in determining if the merchandise is being imported in violation of that section, the Commissioner, to permit the person to conduct the examination and testing—

(1) shall provide to the person information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels, including unredacted images of the merchandise and its packaging and labels; and

(2) may, subject to any applicable bonding requirements, provide to the person unredacted samples of the merchandise.

(b) Person described

A person described in this subsection is—

(1) in the case of merchandise suspected of being imported in violation of section 1526 of this title, the owner of the trademark suspected of being copied or simulated by the merchandise;

(2) in the case of merchandise suspected of being imported in violation of section 602 of title 17, the owner of the copyright suspected of being infringed by the merchandise;

(3) in the case of merchandise suspected of being primarily designed or produced for the purpose of circumventing a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under that title, and being imported in violation of section 1201(a)(2) of that title, the owner of a copyright in the work; and

(4) in the case of merchandise suspected of being primarily designed or produced for the purpose of circumventing protection afforded by a technological measure that effectively protects a right of an owner of a copyright in a work or a portion of a work, and being imported in violation of section 1201(b)(1) of that title, the owner of the copyright.

(c) Limitation

Subsection (a) applies only with respect to merchandise suspected of infringing a trademark or copyright that is recorded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

(d) Exception

The Commissioner may not provide under subsection (a) information, photographs, or samples to a person described in subsection (b) if providing such information, photographs, or samples would compromise an ongoing law enforcement investigation or national security.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §628A, as added Pub. L. 114–125, title III, §302(a), Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 149.)
19 U.S.C. § 128 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 128: Repealed. Pub. L. 109-304, §19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 109-304, §19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section, acts Oct. 3, 1913, ch. 16, §IV, J, subsec. 1, 38 Stat. 195; Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 171, §1, 38 Stat. 1193; June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §651(d), 46 Stat. 763; Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, §689(a)(1), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2222, which related to discriminating duty on goods imported in foreign vessels or from foreign countries and was also classified in part to section 146 of the former Appendix to Title 46, Shipping, was restated in section 60502(a) of Title 46, Shipping, by Pub. L. 109–304, §9(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1674.
19 U.S.C. § 1518 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1518: Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §39, 62 Stat. 992, eff. Sept. 1, 1948
Status: repealed

Section 1518, acts June 10, 1890, ch. 407, §12, 26 Stat. 136; May 27, 1908, ch. 205, §3, 35 Stat. 406; Aug. 5, 1909, ch. 6, §28, 36 Stat. 98; May 28, 1926, ch. 411, §1, 44 Stat. 669; June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §518, 46 Stat. 737, related to the judges of the United States Customs Court: their appointment, salary, retirement, vacancies, and powers; the control of the fiscal affairs and of the clerical force of the court; and the division of the court. See sections 251 to 254, 456, 1581, 2071, 2639, and 2640 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Last sentence of section, relating to the transfer of unexpended appropriations for salaries to be available for expenditures for the same purposes, was omitted as executed.

Section 1519, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §519, 46 Stat. 739, related to publication of Customs Court's decisions. See section 255 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
19 U.S.C. § 2803 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 16: WINE TRADE / Section 2803: Designation of major wine trading countries
Designation of major wine trading countries
Status: in_force

(a) The Trade Representative shall designate as a major wine trading country each foreign country, or group of foreign countries represented as an economic union, that, in the judgment of the Trade Representative—

(1) is a potential significant market for United States wine; and

(2) maintains tariff barriers or nontariff barriers to (or other distortions of) trade in United States wine.

(b) In deciding, for purposes of subsection (a)(2), whether a foreign country or group of countries maintains nontariff barriers to (or other distortions of) trade in United States wine, the Trade Representative shall take into account—

(1) the review and report required under section 854(a) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2135 note);

(2) such relevant actions that may have been taken by that country or group since that review was conducted; and

(3) such information as may be submitted under section 2805 of this title by representatives of the wine and grape products industries in the United States, as well as other sources.

(Pub. L. 98–573, title IX, §904, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3048.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 854(a) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is section 854(a) of Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 294, which is set out as a note under section 2135 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 527 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 527: Sums received from fines and other receipts covered into Treasury
Sums received from fines and other receipts covered into Treasury
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, all sums received from fines, penalties, and forfeitures, connected with the customs, and from fees paid into the Treasury by customs officers, and from storage, cartage, drayage, labor, and services, shall be covered into the Treasury as are other miscellaneous receipts.

(Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2918, §1, 34 Stat. 1315.)
19 U.S.C. § 481 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 481: 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 IV, §581, 42 Stat. 979, related to seizure of vessel or merchandise. Corresponding provisions of Tariff Act of 1930, see section 1581 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2353 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2353: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-35, title XXV, §2526, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 893
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-35, title XXV, §2526, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 893
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §263, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2034, contained transitional provisions for certain events occurring prior to the effective date of this part.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Aug. 13, 1981, except as otherwise provided with respect to applications for adjustment assistance, see section 2529 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 2343 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 193 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 193: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Status: repealed

Section 193, act Jan. 9, 1883, ch. 17, 22 Stat. 402, related to grain brought from Canada for grinding.

Section 194, act May 18, 1896, ch. 195, 29 Stat. 122, provided for the return free of articles and livestock exported for exhibition.

Section 195, act Mar. 3, 1899, ch. 454, 30 Stat. 1372, provided for free entry of animals taken abroad with circus or menagerie.
19 U.S.C. § 1511 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1511: Repealed. Pub. L. 95-410, title I, §107, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 892
Repealed. Pub. L. 95-410, title I, §107, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 892
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §511, 46 Stat. 733; June 2, 1970, Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(p), 84 Stat. 290, provided for inspection of importer's books. See sections 1508–1510 of this title.

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act May 27, 1921, ch. 14, §405, 42 Stat. 18, which was superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §511, 42 Stat. 969. Section 511 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 511 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Earlier provisions for assessment of additional duty for failure or refusal of persons importing merchandise or dealing in imported merchandise to submit their books, records, etc., to inspection, were contained in act Oct. 3, 1913, ch. 16, §III, V, 38 Stat. 190, prior to repeal by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §643, 42 Stat. 989.
19 U.S.C. § 535 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 535: Compulsory production of books, invoices, or papers
Compulsory production of books, invoices, or papers
Status: in_force

In all suits and proceedings other than criminal arising under any of the revenue laws of the United States, the attorney representing the Government, whenever, in his belief, any business book, invoice, or paper, belonging to or under the control of the defendant or claimant, will tend to prove any allegation made by the United States, may make a written motion, particularly describing such book, invoice, or paper, and setting forth the allegation which he expects to prove; and thereupon the court in which suit or proceeding is pending may, at its discretion, issue a notice to the defendant or claimant to produce such book, invoice, or paper in court, at a day and hour to be specified in said notice, which, together with a copy of said motion, shall be served formally on the defendant or claimant by the United States marshal by delivering to him a certified copy thereof, or otherwise serving the same as original notices of suit in the same court are served; and if the defendant or claimant shall fail or refuse to produce such book, invoice, or paper in obedience to such notice, the allegations stated in the said motion shall be taken as confessed unless his failure or refusal to produce the same shall be explained to the satisfaction of the court. And if produced, the said attorney shall be permitted, under the direction of the court, to make examination (at which examination the defendant or claimant, or his agent, may be present) of such entries in said book, invoice, or paper as relate to or tend to prove the allegation aforesaid, and may offer the same in evidence on behalf of the United States. But the owner of said books and papers, his agent or attorney, shall have, subject to the order of the court, the custody of them, except pending their examination in court as aforesaid.

(June 22, 1874, ch. 391, §5, 18 Stat. 187.)
19 U.S.C. § 4013 (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 4013: Implementing actions in anticipation of entry into force and initial regulations
Implementing actions in anticipation of entry into force and initial regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Implementing actions

(1) Proclamation authority

After August 2, 2005—

(A) the President may proclaim such actions, and

(B) other appropriate officers of the United States Government may issue such regulations,

as may be necessary to ensure that any provision of this chapter, or amendment made by this chapter, that takes effect on the date the Agreement enters into force is appropriately implemented on such date, but no such proclamation or regulation may have an effective date earlier than the date the Agreement enters into force.

(2) Effective date of certain proclaimed actions

Any action proclaimed by the President under the authority of this chapter that is not subject to the consultation and layover provisions under section 4014 of this title may not take effect before the 15th day after the date on which the text of the proclamation is published in the Federal Register.

(3) Waiver of 15-day restriction

The 15-day restriction contained in paragraph (2) on the taking effect of proclaimed actions is waived to the extent that the application of such restriction would prevent the taking effect on the date the Agreement enters into force of any action proclaimed under this section.

(b) Initial regulations

Initial regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out the actions required by or authorized under this chapter or proposed in the statement of administrative action submitted under section 4011(a)(2) of this title to implement the Agreement shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be issued within 1 year after the date on which the Agreement enters into force. In the case of any implementing action that takes effect on a date after the date on which the Agreement enters into force, initial regulations to carry out that action shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be issued within 1 year after such effective date.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title I, §103, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 465.)

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

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2) and (b), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 109–53, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 462, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4001 of this title and Tables.

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.
19 U.S.C. § 4088 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4088: Confidential business information
Confidential business information
Status: in_force

The President may not release information received in connection with a review under this part which the President considers to be confidential business information unless the party submitting the confidential business information had notice, at the time of submission, that such information would be released by the President, or such party subsequently consents to the release of the information. To the extent a party submits confidential business information, it shall also provide a nonconfidential version of the information in which the confidential business information is summarized or, if necessary, deleted.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §328, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 494.)

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.
19 U.S.C. § 1605 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1605: Seizure; custody; storage
Seizure; custody; storage
Status: in_force

All vessels, vehicles, aircraft, merchandise, and baggage seized under the provisions of the customs laws, or laws relating to the navigation, registering, enrolling or licensing, or entry or clearance, of vessels, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be placed and remain in the custody of the appropriate customs officer for the district in which the seizure was made to await disposition according to law.

Pending such disposition, the property shall be stored in such place as, in the customs officer's opinion, is most convenient and appropriate with due regard to the expense involved, whether or not the place of storage is within the judicial district or the customs collection district in which the property was seized; and storage of the property outside the judicial district or customs collection district in which it was seized shall in no way affect the jurisdiction of the court which would otherwise have jurisdiction over such property.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §605, 46 Stat. 754; Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 1213, title V, §505, 68 Stat. 1141; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(cc), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 291; Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §321, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2056; Pub. L. 98–573, title II, §213(a)(2), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2984.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §605, 42 Stat. 985. That section was superseded by section 605 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Provisions substantially similar to those in this section so far as it relates to merchandise or property seized under the customs laws, were contained in R.S. §3086, prior to repeal by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §642, 42 Stat. 989.

Amendments

1984—Pub. L. 98–573 and Pub. L. 98–473 inserted reference to aircraft in first par.

1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted references to appropriate customs officer or customs officer for references to collector wherever appearing.

1954—Act Sept. 1, 1954, permitted collector of seized property to store it in such places as he considers convenient or appropriate, whether within or without the judicial district in which it was seized, without affecting the jurisdiction of the court over such property.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–573 effective Oct. 15, 1984, see section 214(e) of Pub. L. 98–573, set out as a note under section 1304 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 91–271, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2466b (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter V: GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES / Section 2466b: Termination of benefits for sub-Saharan African countries
Termination of benefits for sub-Saharan African countries
Status: in_force

In the case of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, as defined in section 2466a(c) 1 of this title, duty-free treatment provided under this subchapter shall remain in effect through September 30, 2025.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title V, §506B, as added Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §114, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 266; amended Pub. L. 108–274, §7(a)(1), July 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 823; Pub. L. 114–27, title I, §103(a), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 364.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 2466a(c) of this title, referred to in text, was redesignated section 2466a(e) of this title by Pub. L. 114–27, title I, §105(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 366.

Amendments

2015—Pub. L. 114–27 substituted "September 30, 2025" for "September 30, 2015".

2004—Pub. L. 108–274 substituted "2015" for "2008".

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 259 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 259: 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

Sections, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §§447, 448, 42 Stat. 953, related to place of entry and unlading before entry or report of arrival.

Provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 corresponding to section 259, see section 1447 of this title; section 260, see section 1448 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1451a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1451a: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, §13811(b)(1), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 670
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, §13811(b)(1), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 670
Status: repealed

Section, act June 3, 1944, ch. 233, §2, 58 Stat. 270, provided that certain extra compensation of customs officers and employees assigned to performance of inspectional services in connection with traffic over highways, toll bridges, etc. on Sundays or holidays prior to June 3, 1944, was to be payable by the U.S. without reimbursement by the applicant for such services and that any reimbursement which had accrued and been collected since Jan. 6, 1941, was to be refunded.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal applicable to customs inspectional services provided on or after Jan. 1, 1994, see section 13811(c) of Pub. L. 103–66, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 267 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4350 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter III: IMPORT-RELATED PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS / Section 4350: Information for travelers regarding violations of intellectual property rights
Information for travelers regarding violations of intellectual property rights
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and carry out an educational campaign to inform travelers entering or leaving the United States about the legal, economic, and public health and safety implications of acquiring merchandise that infringes intellectual property rights outside the United States and importing such merchandise into the United States in violation of United States law.

(b) Declaration forms

The Commissioner shall ensure that all versions of Declaration Form 6059B of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or a successor form, including any electronic equivalent of Declaration Form 6059B or a successor form, printed or displayed on or after the date that is 30 days after February 24, 2016, include a written warning to inform travelers arriving in the United States that importation of merchandise into the United States that infringes intellectual property rights may subject travelers to civil or criminal penalties and may pose serious risks to safety or health.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title III, §311, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 155.)
19 U.S.C. § 257 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 257: Repealed. Pub. L. 91-654, §3, Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1945
Repealed. Pub. L. 91-654, §3, Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1945
Status: repealed

Section 257, R.S. §3114; acts Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §466, 42 Stat. 957; June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §466, 46 Stat. 719, related to duties on equipments or repair parts for vessels. See section 1466(a) of this title.

Section 258, R.S. §3115; acts Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §466, 42 Stat. 957; June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §466, 46 Stat. 719; Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §11(c), 67 Stat. 515, related to the remission of duties for necessary repairs. See section 1466(d) of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 91–654, §3, Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1945, provided that the repeal by Pub. L. 91–654 is effective with respect to entries made in connection with arrivals of vessels on or after Jan. 5, 1971 (or treated under section 2 of Pub. L. 91–654, set out as a note under section 1466 of this title, as made on the day after such date).

Provisions Inapplicable to Entries Made in Connection With Arrivals Before January 5, 1971, of Vessels Operated By or for Agency of United States; Refunds After August 7, 1974, Barred as to Duty Payments Made Before January 5, 1971, Under Section 257

Pub. L. 93–368, §§1, 2, Aug. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 420, provided: "That sections 3114 and 3115 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (19 U.S.C. 257 and 258) [former sections 257 and 258 of this title] shall not apply to entries made in connection with arrivals before January 5, 1971, of vessels owned by the United States, or bareboat chartered to the United States, and operated by or for the account of any department or agency of the United States.

"Sec. 2. On or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 7, 1974], no department or agency of the United States shall be entitled to a refund of any duties paid before January 5, 1971, by any department or agency of the United States under section 3114 of the Revised Statutes of the United States [section 257 of this title]."
19 U.S.C. § 1522 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1522: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §522, 46 Stat. 739, amended section 372 of former Title 31. See section 5151 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
19 U.S.C. § 1681b (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1681b: Enforcement
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Civil penalty

Any person who violates a provision of section 1681a of this title shall, in addition to the tax and any other penalty provided by law, be liable for a civil penalty for each violation equal to the greater of $1,000 or 5 times the amount of the tax imposed by chapter 52 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on all cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products that are the subject of such violation.

(b) Forfeitures

Any tobacco product, cigarette papers, or tube, or any smokeless tobacco product, that was imported into the United States or is sought to be imported into the United States in violation of, or without meeting the requirements of, section 1681a of this title shall be forfeited to the United States, or to any State in which such tobacco product, cigarette papers, or tube is found. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any product forfeited to the United States, or to any State, pursuant to this subtitle shall be destroyed.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title VIII, §803, as added Pub. L. 106–476, title IV, §4004(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2180; amended Pub. L. 109–432, div. C, title IV, §401(d), (e)(1), (3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3048, 3049.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Chapter 52 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to section 5701 et seq. of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Codification

Another section 803 of act June 17, 1930, is classified to section 1683a of this title.

Amendments

2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–432, §401(e)(1), inserted "or smokeless tobacco products" after "cigarettes".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–432, §401(d), (e)(3), in first sentence, inserted ", or any smokeless tobacco product," before "that was imported" and ", or to any State in which such tobacco product, cigarette papers, or tube is found" before period at end and, in second sentence, inserted ", or to any State," after "United States".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 109–432 applicable with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after Dec. 20, 2006, see section 401(g) of Pub. L. 109–432, set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective 30 days after Nov. 9, 2000, see section 4004(b) of Pub. L. 106–476, set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 58a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 58a: Fees for services of customs officers
Fees for services of customs officers
Status: in_force

The Secretary may charge such fees as may be necessary to cover the costs of providing services similar to or the same as services furnished by customs officers under the sections repealed by subsection (a).

(Pub. L. 95–410, title II, §214(b), Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 904.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The sections repealed by subsection (a), referred to in text, means the sections repealed by Pub. L. 95–410, §214(a), which provided: "Sections 2654, 4381, 4382, and 4383 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (19 U.S.C. 58 and 46 U.S.C. 329, 330, and 333) are each repealed."
19 U.S.C. § 1589 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1589: Repealed. Pub. L. 100-690, title VII, §7367(c)(5), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4480
Repealed. Pub. L. 100-690, title VII, §7367(c)(5), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4480
Status: repealed

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §589, as added Oct. 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §320, 98 Stat. 2056, set forth arrest authority of customs officers.

Editorial Notes

Codification

Another section 589 of act June 17, 1930, was added by Pub. L. 98–573, title II, §213(a)(17), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2988, and is classified to section 1589a of this title.

A prior section 589 of act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, 46 Stat. 750, related to unlawful relanding and was classified to this section, prior to repeal by act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, §21, 62 Stat. 862, eff. Sept. 1, 1948. See section 544 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
19 U.S.C. § 3005 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 18: IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE / Section 3005: Commission review of, and recommendations regarding, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Commission review of, and recommendations regarding, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Commission shall keep the Harmonized Tariff Schedule under continuous review and periodically, at such time as amendments to the Convention are recommended by the Customs Cooperation Council for adoption, and as other circumstances warrant, shall recommend to the President such modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate—

(1) to conform the Harmonized Tariff Schedule with amendments made to the Convention;

(2) to promote the uniform application of the Convention and particularly the Annex thereto;

(3) to ensure that the Harmonized Tariff Schedule is kept up-to-date in light of changes in technology or in patterns of international trade;

(4) to alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens; and

(5) to make technical rectifications.

(b) Agency and public views regarding recommendations

In formulating recommendations under subsection (a), the Commission shall solicit, and give consideration to, the views of interested Federal agencies and the public. For purposes of obtaining public views, the Commission—

(1) shall give notice of the proposed recommendations and afford reasonable opportunity for interested parties to present their views in writing; and

(2) may provide for a public hearing.

(c) Submission of recommendations

The Commission shall submit recommendations under this section to the President in the form of a report that shall include a summary of the information on which the recommendations were based, together with a statement of the probable economic effect of each recommended change on any industry in the United States. The report also shall include a copy of all written views submitted by interested Federal agencies and a copy or summary, prepared by the Commission, of the views of all other interested parties.

(d) Requirements regarding recommendations

The Commission may not recommend any modification to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule unless the modification meets the following requirements:

(1) The modification must—

(A) be consistent with the Convention or any amendment thereto recommended for adoption;

(B) be consistent with sound nomenclature principles; and

(C) ensure substantial rate neutrality.

(2) Any change to a rate of duty must be consequent to, or necessitated by, nomenclature modifications that are recommended under this section.

(3) The modification must not alter existing conditions of competition for the affected United States industry, labor, or trade.

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1205, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1150.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Commission Report on Operation of Implementation of Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1216, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1163, required Commission, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, to prepare and submit to Congress and President a report regarding operation of subtitle B (§§1201–1217) of title I of Pub. L. 100–418, during the 12-month period commencing on effective date of Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Jan. 1, 1989, said report to be submitted to Congress and President before close of 6-month period beginning on day after last day of such 12-month period.
19 U.S.C. § 1453 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1453: Lading and unlading of merchandise or baggage; penalties
Lading and unlading of merchandise or baggage; penalties
Status: in_force

If any merchandise or baggage is laden on, or unladen from, any vessel or vehicle without a special license or permit therefor issued by the appropriate customs officer, the master of such vessel or the person in charge of such vehicle and every other person who knowingly is concerned, or who aids therein, or in removing or otherwise securing such merchandise or baggage, shall each be liable to a penalty equal to the value of the merchandise or baggage so laden or unladen, and such merchandise or baggage shall be subject to forfeiture, and if the value thereof is $500 or more, the vessel or vehicle on or from which the same shall be laden or unladen shall be subject to forfeiture.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §453, 46 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 287.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §453, 42 Stat. 955. That section was superseded by section 453 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Provisions imposing penalties and forfeitures for violation of R.S. §2872, which required a special license for unloading or delivering merchandise otherwise than in open day, were contained in R.S. §§2873 and 2874, prior to repeal by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §642, 42 Stat. 989.

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted reference to appropriate customs officer for reference to collector.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 91–271, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1461 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1461: Inspection of merchandise and baggage 1
Inspection of merchandise and baggage 1
Status: in_force

All merchandise and baggage imported or brought in from any contiguous country, except as otherwise provided by law or by regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury, shall be unladen in the presence of and be inspected by a customs officer at the first port of entry at which the same shall arrive; and such officer may require the owner, or his agent, or other person having charge or possession of any trunk, traveling bag, sack, valise, or other container, or of any closed vehicle, to open the same for inspection, or to furnish a key or other means for opening the same.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §461, 46 Stat. 717.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

As enacted by act June 17, 1930, the catchline for this section was "Same—inspection", as this section was intended to be read as a continuation of the provisions introduced in section 1459 of this title. When first enacted, section 1459 of this title related to arrival in the United States from a contiguous country but has since been amended by Pub. L. 99–570 to relate to arrival more generally.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in R.S. §3100, as amended by act Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, §1, 18 Stat. 319, and act Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69, §1, 19 Stat. 248, which was superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §461, 42 Stat. 956, and was repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 461 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 461 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

1 See Codification note below.
19 U.S.C. § 1317 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1317: Tobacco products; supplies for certain vessels and aircraft
Tobacco products; supplies for certain vessels and aircraft
Status: in_force

(a) Exportation of tobacco products

The shipment or delivery of manufactured tobacco, snuff, cigars, or cigarettes, for consumption beyond the jurisdiction of the internal-revenue laws of the United States, as defined by section 2197(a) of title 26, shall be deemed exportation within the meaning of the customs and internal-revenue laws applicable to the exportation of such articles without payment of duty or internal-revenue tax.

(b) Exportation of supplies for certain vessels and aircraft

The shipment or delivery of any merchandise for use as supplies (including equipment) upon, or in the maintenance or repair of any vessel or aircraft described in subdivision (2) or (3) of section 1309(a) of this title, or for use as ground equipment for any such aircraft, shall be deemed an exportation within the meaning of the customs and internal-revenue laws applicable to the exportation of such merchandise without the payment of duty or internal-revenue tax. With respect to merchandise for use as ground equipment, such shipment or delivery shall not be deemed an exportation within the meaning of the internal-revenue laws relating to taxes other than those imposed upon or by reason of importation.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title III, §317, 46 Stat. 696; June 25, 1938, ch. 679, §5(b), 52 Stat. 1081; Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §11(b), 67 Stat. 514.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 2197(a) of title 26, referred to in subsec. (a), is a reference to section 2197(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939, which was repealed by section 7851 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Amendments

1953—Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 8, 1953, extended to foreign vessels the exemption from payment of duty and internal revenue tax theretofore available for supplies used in the maintenance or repair of aircraft; and provided an exemption for ground equipment for foreign-flag aircraft from duties and taxes imposed on, by reason of, importation.

1938—Act June 25, 1938, amended section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and added subsec. (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1953 Amendment; Savings Provision

Amendment by act Aug. 8, 1953, effective on and after thirtieth day following Aug. 8, 1953, and savings provision, see notes set out under section 1304 of this title.

Effective Date of 1938 Amendment

Amendment by act June 25, 1938, effective on thirtieth day following June 25, 1938, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 37 of act June 25, 1938, set out as a note under section 1401 of this title.

Repeals

Insofar as subsec. (a) of this section related exclusively to Internal Revenue it was repealed and incorporated as section 2197(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939. See section 4(a) of enacting sections of Internal Revenue Code of 1939. Section 2197(b) of I. R. C. 1939 was replaced by section 5704(b) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
19 U.S.C. § 4061 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4061: Commencing of action for relief
Commencing of action for relief
Status: in_force

(a) Filing of petition

A petition requesting action under this part for the purpose of adjusting to the obligations of the United States under the Agreement may be filed with the Commission by an entity, including a trade association, firm, certified or recognized union, or group of workers, that is representative of an industry. The Commission shall transmit a copy of any petition filed under this subsection to the United States Trade Representative.

(b) Investigation and determination

Upon the filing of a petition under subsection (a), the Commission, unless subsection (d) applies, shall promptly initiate an investigation to determine whether, as a result of the reduction or elimination of a duty provided for under the Agreement, a CAFTA–DR article is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to domestic production, and under such conditions that imports of the CAFTA–DR article constitute a substantial cause of serious injury or threat thereof to the domestic industry producing an article that is like, or directly competitive with, the imported article.

(c) Applicable provisions

The following provisions of section 2252 of this title apply with respect to any investigation initiated under subsection (b):

(1) Paragraphs (1)(B) and (3) of subsection (b).

(2) Subsection (c).

(3) Subsection (i).

(d) Articles exempt from investigation

No investigation may be initiated under this section with respect to any CAFTA–DR article if, after the date that the Agreement enters into force, import relief has been provided with respect to that CAFTA–DR article under this part.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §311, 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

This part, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle A (§§311–316) of title III of Pub. L. 109–53, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 488, which enacted this part and amended section 2252 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.

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.
19 U.S.C. § 4732 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VII: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4732: Detail of personnel to Office of the United States Trade Representative
Detail of personnel to Office of the United States Trade Representative
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Upon the request of the Trade Representative, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic Atmospheric 1 Administration may detail, on a reimbursable basis, one employee of each such respective agency to the Office of the United States Trade Representative to be assigned to the United States Embassy in Mexico to carry out the duties described in subsection (b).

(b) Duties

The duties described in this subsection are the following:

(1) Assist the Interagency Environment Committee to carry out monitoring and enforcement actions with respect to the environmental obligations of Mexico.

(2) Prepare and submit to the Interagency Environment Committee on a quarterly basis a report on efforts of Mexico to comply with its environmental obligations.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VIII, §822, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 96.)

1 So in original. Probably should be preceded by "and".
19 U.S.C. § 1507 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1507: Tare and draft
Tare and draft
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to prescribe and issue regulations for the ascertainment of tare upon imported merchandise, including the establishment of reasonable and just schedule tares therefor, but (except as otherwise provided in this section) there shall not be any allowance for draft or for impurities, other than excessive moisture and impurities not usually found in or upon such or similar merchandise.

(b) Crude oil and petroleum products

In ascertaining tare on imports of crude oil, and on imports of petroleum products, allowance shall be made for all detectable moisture and impurities present in, or upon, the imported crude oil or petroleum products.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §507, 46 Stat. 732; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1902(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1312.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §506, 42 Stat. 968. That section was superseded by section 507 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

A prior provision relative to the allowance of tare, prohibiting any allowance for draught, was contained in R.S. §2898, prior to repeal by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §642, 42 Stat. 989.

Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–418 designated existing provision as subsec. (a), substituted "(except as otherwise provided in this section) there shall not be" for "in no case shall there be", and added subsec. (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1902(b), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1313, as amended by Pub. L. 100–647, title IX, §9001(a)(18), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3808, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after October 1, 1988."
19 U.S.C. § 3331 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 21: NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE / Subchapter II: CUSTOMS PROVISIONS / Section 3331: 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 3331, Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §201, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2068; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1954(a)(5), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1927, provided for various tariff modifications.

Section 3332, Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §202, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2069; Pub. L. 104–295, §21(a)(2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529; Pub. L. 105–206, title V, §5003(b)(4), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 790, related to rules of origin for goods.

Section 3333, Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §203, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2086; Pub. L. 116–113, title V, §501(b)(1), (2), (d)(1)–(3), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 67, 68, consisted of subsecs. (a) to (e) relating to drawback. Subsecs. (b) and (c) had amended sections 81c, 1311 to 1313, and 1562 of this title. Subsecs. (a), (d), and (e) were transferred to section 4534 of this title by Pub. L. 116–113 prior to repeal of section 3333.

Section 3334, Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §210, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2099, prohibited drawback for television picture tubes.

Section 3335, Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §211, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2099, related to monitoring of television and picture tube imports and reports on results.

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.

Effective Date

Pub. L. 103–182, title II, §213, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2099, which set out various effective dates for provisions in title II of Pub. L. 103–182, was repealed by Pub. L. 116–113, title VI, §601, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 78, effective on the date the USMCA entered into force (July 1, 2020).
19 U.S.C. § 81l (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81l: Facilities to be provided and maintained
Facilities to be provided and maintained
Status: in_force

Each grantee shall provide and maintain in connection with the zone—

(a) Adequate slips, docks, wharves, warehouses, loading and unloading and mooring facilities where the zone is adjacent to water; or, in the case of an inland zone, adequate loading, unloading, and warehouse facilities;

(b) Adequate transportation connections with the surrounding territory and with all parts of the United States, so arranged as to permit of proper guarding and inspection for the protection of the revenue;

(c) Adequate facilities for coal or other fuel and for light and power;

(d) Adequate water and sewer mains;

(e) Adequate quarters and facilities for the officers and employees of the United States, State, and municipality whose duties may require their presence within the zone;

(f) Adequate enclosures to segregate the zone from customs territory for protection of the revenue, together with suitable provisions for ingress and egress of persons, conveyances, vessels, and merchandise;

(g) Such other facilities as may be required by the Board.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §12, 48 Stat. 1001.)
19 U.S.C. § 66 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 66: Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary
Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe forms of entries, oaths, bonds, and other papers, and rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, to be used in carrying out the provisions of law relating to raising revenue from imports, or to duties on imports, or to warehousing, and shall give such directions to customs officers and prescribe such rules and forms to be observed by them as may be necessary for the proper execution of the law.

(R.S. §251 (part); Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §308, June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 292.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §251 derived from acts Feb. 10, 1830, ch. 11, §§14, 15, 3 Stat. 543; Aug. 6, 1846, ch. 84, §5, 9 Stat. 55; May 14, 1856, Res. 9, 11 Stat. 144; June 30, 1864, ch. 172, §8, 13 Stat. 221; July 14, 1870, ch. 255, §34, 16 Stat. 271. R.S. §251, which was also classified in part to section 427 of former Title 31, was repealed in part and reenacted as section 321(a)(5) of Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067.

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted reference to customs officers for reference to collectors.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–271 effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after Oct. 1, 1970, and such other articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption prior to such date, or with respect to which a protest has not been disallowed in whole or in part before Oct. 1, 1970, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

All offices of collector of customs, comptroller of customs, surveyor of customs, and appraiser of merchandise in Bureau of Customs of Department of the Treasury to which appointments were required to be made by President with advice and consent of Senate ordered abolished, with such offices to be terminated not later than December 31, 1966, by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1965, eff. May 25, 1965, 30 F.R. 7035, 79 Stat. 1317, set out as a note under section 1 of this title. All functions of offices eliminated were already vested in Secretary of the Treasury by Reorg. Plan No. 26 of 1950, eff. July 31, 1950, 15 F.R. 4935, 64 Stat. 1280, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
19 U.S.C. § 4693 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4693: Final remedies
Final remedies
Status: in_force

(a) In general

If a rapid response labor panel constituted in accordance with Annex 31–A of the USMCA determines with respect to a case that there has been a denial of rights within the meaning of such Annex, the Trade Representative may, in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees—

(1) direct the Secretary of the Treasury, until the date of the notification described in subsection (b) and in accordance with Annex 31–A of the USMCA—

(A) to—

(i) deny entry to goods, produced wholly or in part, from any covered facility involved in such case; or

(ii) allow for the release of goods, produced wholly or in part, from such covered facilities only upon payment of duties and any penalty; and

(B) to apply any duties or penalties to customs entries for which liquidation was suspended pursuant to section 4692 of this title; and

(2) apply other remedies that are appropriate and available under Annex 31–A of the USMCA, until the denial of rights with respect to the case has been remedied.

(b) Remediation notification

The Trade Representative shall promptly notify the Secretary when the denial of rights with respect to a case described in subsection (a) has been remedied.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §753, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 90.)
19 U.S.C. § 1352a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1352a: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-794, title II, §257(f), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 882
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-794, title II, §257(f), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 882
Status: repealed

Section, acts July 1, 1954, ch. 445, §2, 68 Stat. 360; June 21, 1955, ch. 169, §7, 69 Stat. 166; Aug. 20, 1958, Pub. L. 85–686, §8(a), 72 Stat. 678, related to restriction on decrease of duties, impairment of national security, investigations and reports, and reports to Congress. See section 1801 et seq. of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Actions Commenced Prior to October 11, 1962

Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §257(f), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 882, provided in part that: "Any action (including any investigation begun) under section 2 [section 1352a of this title] before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 11, 1962] shall be considered as having been taken or begun under section 232 [section 1862 of this title]."
19 U.S.C. § 4084 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4084: Articles exempt from relief
Articles exempt from relief
Status: in_force

The President may not provide import relief under this part with respect to any article if—

(1) import relief previously has been provided under this part with respect to that article; or

(2) the article is subject to import relief under—

(A) part A; or

(B) chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.].

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §324, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 494.)

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

Part A, referred to in par. (2)(A), was in the original "subtitle A", meaning subtitle A (§§311–316) of title III of Pub. L. 109–53, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 488, which enacted part A of this subchapter and amended section 2252 of this title. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables.

The Trade Act of 1974, referred to in par. (2)(B), is Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978. Chapter 1 of title II of the Act is classified generally to part 1 (§2251 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 12 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 2101 of this title and Tables.

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.
19 U.S.C. § 4403 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter V: ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS / Section 4403: Honey transshipment
Honey transshipment
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Commissioner shall direct appropriate personnel and the use of resources of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to address concerns that honey is being imported into the United States in violation of the customs and trade laws of the United States.

(b) Country of origin

(1) In general

The Commissioner shall compile a database of the individual characteristics of honey produced in foreign countries to facilitate the verification of country of origin markings of imported honey.

(2) Engagement with foreign governments

The Commissioner shall seek to engage the customs agencies of foreign governments for assistance in compiling the database described in paragraph (1).

(3) Consultation with industry

In compiling the database described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall consult with entities in the honey industry regarding the development of industry standards for honey identification.

(4) Consultation with Food and Drug Administration

In compiling the database described in paragraph (1), the Commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

(c) Report required

Not later than 180 days after February 24, 2016, the Commissioner shall submit to Congress a report that—

(1) describes and assesses the limitations in the existing analysis capabilities of laboratories with respect to determining the country of origin of honey samples or the percentage of honey contained in a sample; and

(2) includes any recommendations of the Commissioner for improving such capabilities.

(d) Sense of Congress

It is the sense of Congress that the Commissioner of Food and Drugs should promptly establish a national standard of identity for honey for the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use to ensure that imports of honey are—

(1) classified accurately for purposes of assessing duties; and

(2) denied entry into the United States if such imports pose a threat to the health or safety of consumers in the United States.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title VI, §608, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 189.)
19 U.S.C. § 1707 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 5: SMUGGLING / Section 1707: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-295, §3(a)(2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3515
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-295, §3(a)(2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3515
Status: repealed

Section, act Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title I, §7, 49 Stat. 520, required certificate for importation of alcoholic liquors in small vessels, provided for issuance of bond where liquor was destined for foreign port, and authorized penalties for failure to carry certificate unless lost, mislaid without fraud, defaced by accident, or incorrect by reason of clerical error or other mistake.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of section applicable as of Dec. 8, 1993, see section 3(b) of Pub. L. 104–295, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 1321 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 81g (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81g: Granting of application
Granting of application
Status: in_force

If the Board finds that the proposed plans and location are suitable for the accomplishment of the purpose of a foreign trade zone under this chapter, and that the facilities and appurtenances which it is proposed to provide are sufficient it shall make the grant.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §7, 48 Stat. 1000.)
19 U.S.C. § 538 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 538: 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, §§622, 623, 42 Stat. 988, related to extensions of time and general rules and regulations.

Provisions of Tariff Act of 1930 corresponding to section 538, see section 1318 of this title; section 539, see section 1624 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4082 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4082: Determination and provision of relief
Determination and provision of relief
Status: in_force

(a) Determination

(1) In general

If a positive determination is made under section 4081(b) of this title, the President shall determine whether, as a result of the elimination of a duty under the Agreement, a CAFTA–DR textile or apparel article of a specified CAFTA–DR country is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to the domestic market for that article, and under such conditions as to cause serious damage, or actual threat thereof, to a domestic industry producing an article that is like, or directly competitive with, the imported article.

(2) Serious damage

In making a determination under paragraph (1), the President—

(A) shall examine the effect of increased imports on the domestic industry, as reflected in changes in such relevant economic factors as output, productivity, utilization of capacity, inventories, market share, exports, wages, employment, domestic prices, profits, and investment, none of which is necessarily decisive; and

(B) shall not consider changes in technology or consumer preference as factors supporting a determination of serious damage or actual threat thereof.

(3) Deadline for determination

The President shall make the determination under paragraph (1) no later than 30 days after the completion of any consultations held pursuant to article 3.23.4 of the Agreement.

(b) Provision of relief

(1) In general

If a determination under subsection (a) is affirmative, the President may provide relief from imports of the article that is the subject of such determination, as provided in paragraph (2), to the extent that the President determines necessary to remedy or prevent the serious damage and to facilitate adjustment by the domestic industry.

(2) Nature of relief

The relief that the President is authorized to provide under this subsection with respect to imports of an article is an increase in the rate of duty imposed on the article to a level that does not exceed the lesser of—

(A) the column 1 general rate of duty imposed under the HTS on like articles at the time the import relief is provided; or

(B) the column 1 general rate of duty imposed under the HTS on like articles on the day before the date on which the Agreement enters into force.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §322, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 493.)

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.
19 U.S.C. § 1457 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1457: Time for unlading
Time for unlading
Status: in_force

Whenever any merchandise remains on board any vessel or vehicle from a foreign port more than twenty-five days after the date on which report of said vessel or vehicle was made, the appropriate customs officer may take possession of such merchandise and cause the same to be unladen at the expense and risk of the owners thereof, or may place one or more inspectors or other customs officers on board of said vessel or vehicle to protect the revenue. The compensation and expenses of any such inspector or customs officer for subsistence while on board of such vessel or vehicle shall be reimbursed to the Government by the owner or master of such vessel or vehicle.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §457, 46 Stat. 716; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 287.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in R.S. §§2879, 2880 and 2969 (as amended by act May 9, 1896, ch. 164, 29 Stat. 115), which were superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §456, 42 Stat. 955, and were repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 456 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 457 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Amendments

1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted reference to appropriate customs officer for reference to collector.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 91–271, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2551 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 13: TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 / Subchapter II: TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) / Section 2551: Right of action
Right of action
Status: in_force

Except as provided under this subpart, the provisions of this part do not create any right of action under the laws of the United States with respect to allegations that any standards-related activity engaged in within the United States violates the obligations of the United States under the Agreement.

(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, §421, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 247.)
19 U.S.C. § 4714 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VII: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4714: Enforcement actions
Enforcement actions
Status: in_force

The Interagency Environment Committee—

(1) may request the Trade Representative to, within a reasonable period of time, request consultations under—

(A) article 24.29 of the USMCA (relating to environment consultations) with respect to the USMCA country; or

(B) articles 31.4 and 31.6 of the USMCA (relating to dispute settlement consultations) with respect to the USMCA country; or

(2) may request the heads of other Federal agencies described in section 4715 of this title to initiate monitoring or enforcement actions with respect to the USMCA country under the provisions of law described in section 4715 of this title.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VIII, §814, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 93.)
19 U.S.C. § 3904 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 25: CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE / Section 3904: Regulatory and other authority
Regulatory and other authority
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The President is authorized to and shall as necessary issue such proclamations, regulations, licenses, and orders, and conduct such investigations, as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) Recordkeeping

Any United States person seeking to export from or import into the United States any rough diamonds shall keep a full record of, in the form of reports or otherwise, complete information relating to any act or transaction to which any prohibition imposed under section 3903(a) of this title applies. The President may require such person to furnish such information under oath, including the production of books of account, records, contracts, letters, memoranda, or other papers, in the custody or control of such person.

(c) Oversight

The President shall require the appropriate Government agency to conduct annual reviews of the standards, practices, and procedures of any entity in the United States that issues Kimberley Process Certificates for the exportation from the United States of rough diamonds to determine whether such standards, practices, and procedures are in accordance with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on each annual review under this subsection.

(Pub. L. 108–19, §5, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 634.)

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.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For assignment of functions of President under this section, see section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 13312, July 29, 2003, 68 F.R. 45151, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2024 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 8: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 2024: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, which sums are authorized to be appropriated to remain available until expended.

(Pub. L. 89–283, title III, §304, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1021.)
19 U.S.C. § 420 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 420: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §2951, defined the word "ton" and was previously omitted.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

For effective date of repeal, see section 501(a) of Pub. L. 87–456, set out as an Effective Date of Tariff Classification Act of 1962 note preceding section 1202 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2413 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter III: ENFORCEMENT OF UNITED STATES RIGHTS UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS AND RESPONSE TO CERTAIN FOREIGN TRADE PRACTICES / Section 2413: Consultation upon initiation of investigation
Consultation upon initiation of investigation
Status: in_force

(a) In general

(1) On the date on which an investigation is initiated under section 2412 of this title, the Trade Representative, on behalf of the United States, shall request consultations with the foreign country concerned regarding the issues involved in such investigation.

(2) If the investigation initiated under section 2412 of this title involves a trade agreement and a mutually acceptable resolution is not reached before the earlier of—

(A) the close of the consultation period, if any, specified in the trade agreement, or

(B) the 150th day after the day on which consultation was commenced,

the Trade Representative shall promptly request proceedings on the matter under the formal dispute settlement procedures provided under such agreement.

(3) The Trade Representative shall seek information and advice from the petitioner (if any) and the appropriate committees established pursuant to section 2155 of this title in preparing United States presentations for consultations and dispute settlement proceedings.

(b) Delay of request for consultations

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)—

(A) the United States Trade Representative may, after consulting with the petitioner (if any), delay for up to 90 days any request for consultations under subsection (a) for the purpose of verifying or improving the petition to ensure an adequate basis for consultation, and

(B) if such consultations are delayed by reason of subparagraph (A), each time limitation under section 2414 of this title shall be extended for the period of such delay.

(2) The Trade Representative shall—

(A) publish notice of any delay under paragraph (1) in the Federal Register, and

(B) report to Congress on the reasons for such delay in the report required under section 2419(a)(3) of this title.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title III, §303, as added Pub. L. 96–39, title IX, §901, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 297; amended Pub. L. 98–573, title III, §§304(d)(2)(B), (e), 306(c)(2)(C)(ii), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3004, 3005, 3012; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1301(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1170.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–418 amended section generally, revising and restating substantially similar provisions.

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–573, §§304(d)(2)(B), (e)(1), 306(c)(2)(C)(ii), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), struck out "with respect to a petition" after "section 2412(b) of this title", inserted "or the determination of the Trade Representative under section 2412(c)(1) of this title" after "in the petition", and "(if any)" after "petitioner", and struck out "private sector" after "appropriate".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–573, §304(e)(2), added subsec. (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–418 applicable to petitions filed, and investigations initiated, under section 2412 of this title on or after Aug. 23, 1988, and petitions filed, and investigations initiated, before Aug. 23, 1988, if by such date no decision had been made under section 2414 of this title regarding the petition or investigation, see section 1301(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as a note under section 2411 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2152 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2152: Advice from executive departments and other sources
Advice from executive departments and other sources
Status: in_force

Before any trade agreement is entered into under section 2133 of this title or section 4202 of this title, the President shall seek information and advice with respect to such agreement from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Interior, Labor, State and the Treasury, from the United States Trade Representative, and from such other sources as he may deem appropriate. Such advice shall be prepared and presented consistent with the provisions of Reorganization Plan Number 3 of 1979, Executive Order Number 12188 and section 2171(c) of this title.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §132, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1995; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1111(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1137; Pub. L. 107–210, div. B, title XXI, §2110(a)(3), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1020; Pub. L. 114–26, title I, §110(a)(2), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 357.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Reorganization Plan Number 3 of 1979, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 2171 of this title.

Executive Order Number 12188, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 2171 of this title.

Amendments

2015—Pub. L. 114–26 substituted "section 4202 of this title" for "section 3803 of this title".

2002—Pub. L. 107–210 substituted "section 3803 of this title," for "section 2902 of this title,".

1988—Pub. L. 100–418 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "Before any trade agreement is entered into under part 1 of this subchapter or section 2133 or 2134 of this title, the President shall seek information and advice with respect to such agreement from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Interior, Labor, State and the Treasury, from the United States Trade Representative, and from such other sources as he may deem appropriate."

Executive Documents

Delegation of Authority

For delegation of functions of President under div. B of Pub. L. 107–210, amending this section, see section 1 of Ex. Ord. No. 13277, Nov. 19, 2002, 67 F.R. 70305, set out as a note under section 3801 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1367 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1367: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-456, title III, §303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78
Status: repealed

Section, act June 16, 1951, ch. 141, §11, 65 Stat. 75, required the President to take such measures as may be necessary to prevent the importation of ermine, fox, kolinsky, marten, mink, muskrat, and weasel furs and skins which are the product of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or of Communist China.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after Aug. 31, 1963, see section 501(a) of Pub. L. 87–456, set out as a note preceding section 1202 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2491 (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 2491: Short title
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Narcotics Control Trade Act".

(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, §801, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, §9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–164.)
19 U.S.C. § 1302 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1302: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title III, §302, 46 Stat. 686; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, was incorporated as section 3361(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939. See section 7653 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
19 U.S.C. § 4320 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter I: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Section 4320: Importer of record program
Importer of record program
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment

Not later than the date that is 180 days after February 24, 2016, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish an importer of record program to assign and maintain importer of record numbers.

(b) Requirements

The Secretary shall ensure that, as part of the importer of record program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection—

(1) develops criteria that importers must meet in order to obtain an importer of record number, including—

(A) criteria to ensure sufficient information is collected to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to verify the existence of the importer requesting the importer of record number;

(B) criteria to ensure sufficient information is collected to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify linkages or other affiliations between importers that are requesting or have been assigned importer of record numbers; and

(C) criteria to ensure sufficient information is collected to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify changes in address and corporate structure of importers;

(2) provides a process by which importers are assigned importer of record numbers;

(3) maintains a centralized database of importer of record numbers, including a history of importer of record numbers associated with each importer, and the information described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1);

(4) evaluates and maintains the accuracy of the database if such information changes; and

(5) takes measures to ensure that duplicate importer of record numbers are not issued.

(c) Report

Not later than one year after February 24, 2016, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the importer of record program established under subsection (a).

(d) Number defined

In this section, the term "number", with respect to an importer of record, means a filing identification number described in section 24.5 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar regulation) that fully supports the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to the collection and maintenance of information.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title I, §114, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 142.)
19 U.S.C. § 4081 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4081: Commencement of action for relief
Commencement of action for relief
Status: in_force

(a) In general

A request under this part for the purpose of adjusting to the obligations of the United States under the Agreement may be filed with the President by an interested party. Upon the filing of a request, the President shall review the request to determine, from information presented in the request, whether to commence consideration of the request.

(b) Publication of request

If the President determines that the request under subsection (a) provides the information necessary for the request to be considered, the President shall cause to be published in the Federal Register a notice of commencement of consideration of the request, and notice seeking public comments regarding the request. The notice shall include a summary of the request and the dates by which comments and rebuttals must be received.

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §321, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 492.)

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

Proc. No. 7987. To Implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement

Proc. No. 7987, Feb. 28, 2006, 71 F.R. 10829, provided in par. (6) that the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements is authorized to exercise the President's authority under sections 4081 to 4088 of this title to review requests and to determine whether to commence consideration of such requests; to cause to be published in the Federal Register a notice of commencement of consideration of a request and notice seeking public comment; and to determine whether imports of a textile or apparel article of an Agreement country are causing serious damage, or actual threat thereof, to a domestic industry producing an article that is like, or directly competitive with, the imported article.
19 U.S.C. § 1703 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 5: SMUGGLING / Section 1703: Seizure and forfeiture of vessels
Seizure and forfeiture of vessels
Status: in_force

(a) Vessels subject to seizure and forfeiture

Whenever any vessel which shall have been built, purchased, fitted out in whole or in part, or held, in the United States or elsewhere, for the purpose of being employed to defraud the revenue or to smuggle any merchandise into the United States, or to smuggle any merchandise into the territory of any foreign government in violation of the laws there in force, if under the laws of such foreign government any penalty or forfeiture is provided for violation of the laws of the United States respecting the customs revenue, or whenever any vessel which shall be found, or discovered to have been employed, or attempted to be employed, within the United States for any such purpose, or in anywise in assistance thereof, or whenever any vessel of the United States which shall be found, or discovered to have been, employed, or attempted to be employed at any place, for any such purpose, or is anywise in assistance thereof, if not subsequently forfeited to the United States or to a foreign government, is found at any place at which any such vessel may be examined by an officer of the customs in the enforcement of any law respecting the revenue, the said vessel and its cargo shall be seized and forfeited.

(b) "Vessels of the United States" defined

Every vessel which is documented, owned, or controlled in the United States, and every vessel of foreign registry which is, directly or indirectly, substantially owned or controlled by any citizen of, or corporation incorporated, owned, or controlled in, the United States, shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed a vessel of the United States.

(c) Acts constituting prima facie evidence vessel engaged in smuggling

For the purposes of this section, the fact that a vessel has become subject to pursuit as provided in section 1581 of this title, or is a hovering vessel, or that a vessel fails, at any place within the customs waters of the United States or within a customs-enforcement area, to display lights as required by law, shall be prima facie evidence that such vessel is being, or has been, or is attempted to be employed to defraud the revenue of the United States.

(Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title I, §3, 49 Stat. 518.)
19 U.S.C. § 273 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 273: Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §4(b), 67 Stat. 509
Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §4(b), 67 Stat. 509
Status: repealed

Sections, R.S. §§2885, 2886, required the containers of imported liquors or distilled spirits to be marked or scored at the port of landing with the capacity, wine gallons, proof, proof gallons, and other detailed information, such marks to be obliterated upon sale.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Act Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §1, 67 Stat. 507, provided that such act is effective, except as otherwise specifically provided for, on and after the thirtieth day following the date of its enactment (Aug. 8, 1953).

The exception "except as otherwise specifically provided for" apparently refers to the amendments made to the provisions preceding subd. (1) of section 1308 of this title and to section 1557(b) of this title, for which separate effective dates were provided as explained in notes under those sections.

Savings Provision

For savings provision generally providing that the repeal or modification of existing law by act Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, would not affect acts, rights, or civil or criminal proceedings commenced prior to such act, see section 23 of act Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, set out as a note under section 1304 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4209 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 27: BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY / Section 4209: 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 4202 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 4202 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. 114–26, title I, §110(b), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 358.)
19 U.S.C. § 1982 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 1982: Marketing agreements
Marketing agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Negotiations

After receiving an affirmative finding of the United States International Trade Commission under section 1901(b) 1 of this title with respect to an industry, the President may, in lieu of exercising the authority contained in section 1981(a)(1) of this title but subject to the provisions of sections 1981(a)(2), (3), and (4) of this title, negotiate international agreements with foreign countries limiting the export from such countries and the import into the United States of the article causing or threatening to cause serious injury to such industry, whenever he determines that such action would be more appropriate to prevent or remedy serious injury to such industry than action under section 1981(a)(1) of this title.

(b) Regulations governing entry or withdrawal from warehouse

In order to carry out an agreement concluded under subsection (a), the President is authorized to issue regulations governing the entry or withdrawal from warehouse of the article covered by such agreement. In addition, in order to carry out a multilateral agreement concluded under subsection (a) among countries accounting for a significant part of world trade in the article covered by such agreement, the President is also authorized to issue regulations governing the entry or withdrawal from warehouse of the like article which is the product of countries not parties to such agreement.

(Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §352, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §171(b), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2009.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1901 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), 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.

Amendments

1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–618 substituted "United States International Trade Commission" for "United States Tariff Commission".

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

Functions of President under subsec. (b) of this section, concerning issuance of regulations governing entry, or withdrawal from warehouses for consumption, of articles pursuant to any orderly marketing agreement, delegated to Secretary of the Treasury, see section 5(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 11846, Mar. 27, 1975, 40 F.R. 14291, set out as a note under section 2111 of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 289 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 289: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(a)(1), (5)-(7), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2222, 2223
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(a)(1), (5)-(7), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2222, 2223
Status: repealed

Section 289, R.S. §2792; May 28, 1908, ch. 212, §1, 35 Stat. 424, exempted certain ferryboats and passenger vessels from clearance fees.

Section 290, R.S. §3122, mandated that master of any enrolled or licensed vessel destined with cargo from a place in the United States, at which there may be no customhouse, to a port where there may be a customhouse, deliver a manifest within twenty-four hours after arriving at port of destination.

Section 291, R.S. §3124; Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, §10, 32 Stat. 829; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§101–104, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7875, 60 Stat. 1097, related to format and content of forms for manifests, certificates of clearance, and oaths.

Section 292, R.S. §3125, related to penalty for neglect or failure to comply with sections 286, 287, 290, and 291 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1681 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1681: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) Secretary

Except as otherwise indicated, the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Treasury.

(2) Primary packaging

The term "primary packaging" refers to the permanent packaging inside of the innermost cellophane or other transparent wrapping and labels, if any. Warnings or other statements shall be deemed "permanently imprinted" only if printed directly on such primary packaging and not by way of stickers or other similar devices.

(3) Delivery sale

The term "delivery sale" means any sale of cigarettes or a smokeless tobacco product to a consumer if—

(A) the consumer submits the order for such sale by means of a telephone or other method of voice transmission, the mail, or the Internet or other online service, or the seller is otherwise not in the physical presence of the buyer when the request for purchase or order is made; or

(B) the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco product is delivered by use of a common carrier, private delivery service, or the mail, or the seller is not in the physical presence of the buyer when the buyer obtains personal possession of the delivered cigarettes or smokeless tobacco product.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title VIII, §801, as added Pub. L. 106–476, title IV, §4004(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2178; amended Pub. L. 109–432, div. C, title IV, §401(a), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3047.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Par. (3). Pub. L. 109–432 added par. (3).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–432, div. C, title IV, §401(g), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3050, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 1681a and 1681b of this title, and sections 5754 and 5761 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code] shall apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 2006]."

Effective Date

Pub. L. 106–476, title IV, §4004(b), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2181, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this subtitle] shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 9, 2000]."
19 U.S.C. § 3003 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 18: IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE / Section 3003: Congressional approval of United States accession to the Convention
Congressional approval of United States accession to the Convention
Status: in_force

(a) Congressional approval

The Congress approves the accession by the United States of America to the Convention.

(b) Acceptance of final legal text of Convention by President

The President may accept for the United States the final legal instruments embodying the Convention. The President shall submit a copy of each final instrument to the Congress on the date it becomes available.

(c) Unspecified private remedies not created

Neither the entry into force with respect to the United States of the Convention nor the enactment of this chapter may be construed as creating any private right of action or remedy for which provision is not explicitly made under this chapter or under other laws of the United States.

(d) Termination

The provisions of section 2135(a) of this title do not apply to the Convention.

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1203, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1148.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle B (§§1201 to 1217) of title I of Pub. L. 100–418, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 3001 of this title and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 3905 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 25: CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE / Section 3905: Importing and exporting authorities
Importing and exporting authorities
Status: in_force

(a) In the United States

For purposes of this chapter—

(1) the importing authority shall be the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection or, in the case of a territory or possession of the United States with its own customs administration, analogous officials; and

(2) the exporting authority shall be the Bureau of the Census.

(b) Of other countries

The President shall publish in the Federal Register a list of all Participants, and all exporting authorities and importing authorities of Participants. The President shall update the list as necessary.

(Pub. L. 108–19, §6, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 634.)

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.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For assignment of functions of President under subsec. (b) of this section, see section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 13312, July 29, 2003, 68 F.R. 45151, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3371 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 21: NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES / Section 3371: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 3371, Pub. L. 103–182, title III, §311, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2106, which related to NAFTA article impact in import relief cases under the Trade Act of 1974, was renumbered as section 301 of subtitle A of title III of Pub. L. 116–113 by Pub. L. 116–113, title V, §502(b)(1)–(3), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 70, and transferred to section 4551 of this title.

Section 3372, Pub. L. 103–182, title III, §312, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2107, which related to presidential actions regarding NAFTA imports, was renumbered as section 302 of subtitle A of title III of Pub. L. 116–113 by Pub. L. 116–113, title V, §502(c)(1)–(3), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 70, and transferred to section 4552 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3539 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 22: URUGUAY ROUND TRADE AGREEMENTS / Subchapter I: APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS / Section 3539: Fund for WTO dispute settlements
Fund for WTO dispute settlements
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment of fund

There is established in the Treasury a fund for the payment of settlements under this section.

(b) Authority of USTR to pay settlements

Amounts in the fund established under subsection (a) shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for the payment by the United States Trade Representative of the amount of the total or partial settlement of any dispute pursuant to proceedings under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, if—

(1) in the case of a total or partial settlement in an amount of not more than $10,000,000, the Trade Representative certifies to the Secretary of the Treasury that the settlement is in the best interests of the United States; and

(2) in the case of a total or partial settlement in an amount of more than $10,000,000, the Trade Representative certifies to the Congress that the settlement is in the best interests of the United States.

(c) Appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the fund established under subsection (a)—

(1) $50,000,000; and

(2) amounts equivalent to amounts recovered by the United States pursuant to the settlement of disputes pursuant to proceedings under the auspices of the World Trade Organization.

Amounts appropriated to the fund are authorized to remain available until expended.

(d) Management of fund

Sections 9601 and 9602(b) of title 26 shall apply to the fund established under subsection (a) to the same extent as such provisions apply to trust funds established under subchapter A of chapter 98 of such title.

(Pub. L. 107–210, div. E, title L, §5201, Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1047.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Trade Act of 2002, and not as part of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act which enacted this chapter.
19 U.S.C. § 3703 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 23: EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Subchapter I: TRADE POLICY FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Section 3703: Eligibility requirements
Eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

The President is authorized to designate a sub-Saharan African country as an eligible sub-Saharan African country if the President determines that the country—

(1) has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing—

(A) a market-based economy that protects private property rights for men and women, incorporates an open rules-based trading system, and minimizes government interference in the economy through measures such as price controls, subsidies, and government ownership of economic assets;

(B) the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process, a fair trial, and equal protection under the law;

(C) the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment, including by—

(i) the provision of national treatment and measures to create an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment;

(ii) the protection of intellectual property; and

(iii) the resolution of bilateral trade and investment disputes;

(D) economic policies to reduce poverty, increase the availability of health care and educational opportunities, expand physical infrastructure, promote the development of private enterprise, and encourage the formation of capital markets through micro-credit or other programs;

(E) a system to combat corruption and bribery, such as signing and implementing the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and

(F) protection of internationally recognized worker rights, including the right of association, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor, a minimum age for the employment of children, and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;

(2) does not engage in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests; and

(3) does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or provide support for acts of international terrorism and cooperates in international efforts to eliminate human rights violations and terrorist activities.

(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §104, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 254; Pub. L. 114–27, title I, §§106(b), 111, June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 368, 370.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Pub. L. 114–27, §111, struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading before "The President is authorized" and struck out subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (b) read as follows: "If the President determines that an eligible sub-Saharan African country is not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the President shall terminate the designation of the country made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section."

Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 114–27, §106(b), inserted "for men and women" after "rights".
19 U.S.C. § 506 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 506: Repealed. Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title II, §203(b), 49 Stat. 523
Repealed. Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title II, §203(b), 49 Stat. 523
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §3072, related to duty of customs officers to seize and make secure vessels or merchandise.
19 U.S.C. § 1881 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1881: Normal trade relations
Normal trade relations
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, in section 1351 of this title, or in section 401(a) of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, any duty or other import restriction or duty-free treatment proclaimed in carrying out any trade agreement under this subchapter or section 1351 of this title shall apply to products of all foreign countries, whether imported directly or indirectly.

(Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §251, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 879; Pub. L. 105–206, title V, §5003(b)(1), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 789.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 401(a) of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 1351 of this title.

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–206 substituted existing catchline for "Most-favored-nation principle".
19 U.S.C. § 4649 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4649: Consultations on appointment and funding of rapid response labor panelists
Consultations on appointment and funding of rapid response labor panelists
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Interagency Labor Committee shall consult with the Labor Advisory Committee established under section 2155(c)(1) of this title and the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations established under section 2155(b) of this title (or successor advisory committees) and the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the selection and appointment of candidates for the rapid response labor panelists described in Annex 31–A of the USMCA.

(b) Funding

The United States, in consultation with Mexico, shall provide adequate funding for rapid response labor panelists to carry out the responsibilities under the USMCA promptly and fully.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §719, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 86.)
19 U.S.C. § 294 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 294: No duty by reason of documented vessel touching at foreign port
No duty by reason of documented vessel touching at foreign port
Status: in_force

Any foreign merchandise taken in at one port of the United States to be conveyed in a United States documented vessel with a registry or coastwise endorsement, or both, to any other port within the same, either under the provisions relating to warehouses, or under the laws regulating the transportation coastwise of merchandise entitled to drawback, as well as any merchandise not entitled to drawback, but on which the import duties chargeable by law shall have been duly paid, shall not become subject to any import duty by reason of the vessel in which they may arrive having touched at a foreign port during the voyage.

(R.S. §3127; Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, §686(a)(3), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2220; Pub. L. 104–295, §21(e)(2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3530.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §3127 derived from act May 27, 1848, ch. 48, §2, 9 Stat. 232.

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–295 substituted "conveyed in a United" for "conveyed a United".

1993—Pub. L. 103–182 substituted "a United States documented vessel with a registry or coastwise endorsement, or both," for "in registered vessels".
19 U.S.C. § 3910 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 25: CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE / Section 3910: Kimberley Process Implementation Coordinating Committee
Kimberley Process Implementation Coordinating Committee
Status: in_force

The President shall establish a Kimberley Process Implementation Coordinating Committee to coordinate the implementation of this chapter. The Committee shall be composed of the following individuals or their designees:

(1) The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State, who shall be co-chairpersons.

(2) The Secretary of Commerce.

(3) The United States Trade Representative.

(4) The Secretary of Homeland Security.

(5) A representative of any other agency the President deems appropriate.

(Pub. L. 108–19, §11, 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.

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

For assignment of functions of President under this section, see section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 13312, July 29, 2003, 68 F.R. 45151, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4588 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter IV: ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES / Section 4588: Treatment of amendments to antidumping and countervailing duty law
Treatment of amendments to antidumping and countervailing duty law
Status: in_force

Any amendment enacted after the USMCA that is made to—

(1) section 303 1 or title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 [19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.], or any successor statute, or

(2) any other statute which—

(A) provides for judicial review of final determinations under such section, title, or successor statute, or

(B) indicates the standard of review to be applied,

shall apply to goods from a USMCA country only to the extent specified in the amendment.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title IV, §418, formerly Pub. L. 103–182, title IV, §408, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2140; renumbered §418 of Pub. L. 116–113 and amended Pub. L. 116–113, title V, §504(i), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 76.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Tariff Act of 1930, referred to in par. (1), is act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, 46 Stat. 590. Title VII of the Act is classified generally to subtitle IV (§1671 et seq.) of chapter 4 of this title. Section 303 of the Act was classified to section 1303 of this title and was repealed, effective Jan. 1, 1995, by Pub. L. 103–465, title II, §261(a), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4908. For savings provisions and treatment of references to section 1303 in other laws, see section 261(b), (d)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as notes under former section 1303 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1654 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 3438 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 116–113.

Amendments

2020—Pub. L. 116–113, §504(i)(3), substituted "the USMCA" for "the Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States" in introductory provisions and "USMCA country" for "NAFTA country" in concluding provisions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2020 Amendment

Transfer to and amendment of this section by Pub. L. 116–113 effective on the date on which the USMCA enters into force (July 1, 2020), but not applicable to certain determinations under section 1516a of this title or binational panel reviews under NAFTA, see section 504(k) of Pub. L. 116–113, set out as a note under section 4581 of this title.

Application of Amendments by Public Law 114–27 to Goods From Canada and Mexico

Pub. L. 114–27, title V, §507, June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 387, provided that: "Pursuant to article 1902 of the North American Free Trade Agreement and section 408 of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act ([former] 19 U.S.C. 3438), the amendments made by this title [see Short Title of 2015 Amendment note set out under section 1654 of this title] shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico."

Application of Amendments by Public Law 103–465 to Goods From Canada and Mexico

Pub. L. 103–465, title II, §234, Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4901, provided that: "Pursuant to article 1902 of the North American Free Trade Agreement and section 408 of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act [former 19 U.S.C. 3438], the amendments made by this title [see Tables for classification] shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico."

1 See References in Text note below.
19 U.S.C. § 1492 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1492: Destruction of abandoned or forfeited merchandise
Destruction of abandoned or forfeited merchandise
Status: in_force

Except as provided in R.S. §3369 (relating to tobacco and snuff), and in section 901 of the Revenue Act of 1926 (relating to distilled spirits), any merchandise abandoned or forfeited to the Government under the preceding or any other provision of the customs laws, which is subject to internal revenue tax and which the Customs Service shall be satisfied will not sell for a sufficient amount to pay such taxes, shall be forthwith destroyed, retained for official use, or otherwise disposed of under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, instead of being sold at auction.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §492, 46 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 287; Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, §660, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2214.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

R.S. §3369, referred to in text, is covered by sections 5723(a) and 5753 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Section 901 of Revenue Act of 1926, referred to in text, is covered by section 5243 of Title 26.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §492, 42 Stat. 963. That section was superseded by section 492 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Prior to its incorporation into the Code, this section read: "Except as provided in section 3369 of the Revised Statutes, as amended," etc. R.S. §3369, as amended by act Oct. 14, 1921, ch. 107, 42 Stat. 205, related in part to abandoned, condemned or forfeited tobacco, snuff, cigars, or cigarettes, which would not bring a price equal to the internal revenue tax thereon. So far as it related to tobacco and snuff, it was incorporated into the Code as sections 702(a)(1), 803(a)(1), (c), (d), and 890, of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and so far as it applied to cigars and cigarettes, it was incorporated into the Code as sections 812(d)(2) and 890, of Title 26.

Amendments

1993—Pub. L. 103–182 substituted "Customs Service" for "appropriate customs officer" and inserted ", retained for official use, or otherwise disposed of" after "destroyed".

1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted reference to appropriate customs officer for reference to collector.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 91–271, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in Pub. L. 107–296 as of Nov. 25, 2002, see section 211 of Title 6, as amended generally by Pub. L. 114–125, and section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6.
19 U.S.C. § 4731 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VII: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4731: Border water infrastructure improvement authority
Border water infrastructure improvement authority
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall, in coordination with eligible public entities, carry out the planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of high priority treatment works in the covered area to treat wastewater (including stormwater), nonpoint sources of pollution, and related matters resulting from international transboundary water flows originating in Mexico.

(b) Report to Congress

Not later than 1 year after January 29, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to this section.

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Covered area

The term "covered area" means the portion of the Tijuana River watershed that is in the United States.

(2) Eligible public entities

The term "eligible public entities" means—

(A) the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission;

(B) the Corps of Engineers;

(C) the North American Development Bank;

(D) the Department of State;

(E) any other appropriate Federal agency;

(F) the State of California; and

(G) any of the following entities with jurisdiction over any part of the covered area:

(i) A local government.

(ii) An Indian Tribe.

(iii) A regional water board.

(iv) A public wastewater utility.

(3) Treatment works

The term "treatment works" has the meaning given that term in section 1292 of title 33.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VIII, §821, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 95.)
19 U.S.C. § 574 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 574: Exemption from taking other oaths
Exemption from taking other oaths
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in title 34 of the Revised Statutes shall be construed to exempt the masters or owners of vessels from making and subscribing any oaths required by any laws of the United States not immediately relating to the collection of the duties on the importation of merchandise into the United States.

(R.S. §3094.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in text, was in the original "this Title", meaning title 34 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. §§2517 to 3129. For complete classification of R.S. §§2517 to 3129 to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

R.S. §3094 derived from act Mar. 2, 1799, ch. 22, §110, 1 Stat. 703.
19 U.S.C. § 6a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 6a: Repealed. Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, §13(b), 68 Stat. 1231
Repealed. Sept. 3, 1954, ch. 1263, §13(b), 68 Stat. 1231
Status: repealed

Sections, act May 29, 1928, ch. 865, §§1–4, 45 Stat. 955, related to compensation. See sections 5101 et seq. and 5301 et seq. of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Act Dec. 12, 1930, ch. 10, 46 Stat. 1026, formerly set out as a credit to these sections, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648.
19 U.S.C. § 40 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 40: Repealed. Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 887, §4(a)(15), 70 Stat. 947
Repealed. Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 887, §4(a)(15), 70 Stat. 947
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §2627; act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §523, 46 Stat. 740, related to duties of surveyor of customs. Section 5a of this title abolished the offices of surveyor of customs at all ports except New York.
19 U.S.C. § 1599 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1599: Officers not to be interested in vessels or cargo
Officers not to be interested in vessels or cargo
Status: in_force

No person employed under the authority of the United States, in the collection of duties on imports or tonnage, shall own, either in whole or in part, any vessel (other than a yacht or other pleasure boat), or act as agent, attorney, or consignee for the owner or owners of any vessel, or of any cargo or lading on board the same; nor shall any such person import, or be concerned directly or indirectly in the importation of, any merchandise for sale into the United States. Every person who violates this section shall be liable to a penalty of $500.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §599, 46 Stat. 753; Pub. L. 95–410, title II, §212, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 904.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Identical provisions were contained in R.S. §2638, which was superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §599, 42 Stat. 984, and repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 599 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 599 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Amendments

1978—Pub. L. 95–410 excepted from the interest prohibition ownership of a yacht or other pleasure boat.
19 U.S.C. § 1751 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 6: TRADE FAIR PROGRAM / Section 1751: Designation of fairs
Designation of fairs
Status: in_force

(a) Notice to Secretary of the Treasury

When the Secretary of Commerce is satisfied that the public interest in promoting trade will be served by allowance of the privileges provided for in this chapter to any fair to be held in the United States, he shall so advise the Secretary of the Treasury, designating (1) the name of the fair, (2) the place where the fair will be held, (3) the date when the fair will open and the date when it will close, and (4) the name of the operator of the fair.

(b) Definitions

For purposes of this chapter—

(1) The term "fair" means any fair, exhibition, or exposition designated by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to this section.

(2) The term "closing date" in the case of any fair means the date designated pursuant to subsection (a)(3) as the date when the fair will close, or (if earlier) the date on which such fair actually closes.

(c) Regulations

The Secretary of Commerce may prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this section.

(Pub. L. 86–14, §2, Apr. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 18.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 86–14, §1, Apr. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 18, provided: "This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Trade Fair Act of 1959'."
19 U.S.C. § 4087 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 26: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE / Subchapter III: RELIEF FROM IMPORTS / Section 4087: Compensation authority
Compensation authority
Status: in_force

For purposes of section 123 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2133), any import relief provided by the President under this part shall be treated as action taken under chapter 1 of title II of that Act [19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.].

(Pub. L. 109–53, title III, §327, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 494.)

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

The Trade Act of 1974, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978. Chapter 1 of title II of the Act is classified generally to part 1 (§2251 et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 12 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 2101 of this title and Tables.

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.
19 U.S.C. § 2115 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2115: Bilateral trade agreements
Bilateral trade agreements
Status: in_force

If the President determines that bilateral trade agreements will more effectively promote the economic growth of, and full employment in, the United States, then, in such cases, a negotiating objective under sections 2111 and 2112 of this title shall be to enter into bilateral trade agreements. Each such trade agreement shall provide for mutually advantageous economic benefits.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §105, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1984.)
19 U.S.C. § 19 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 19: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 646
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 646
Status: repealed

Section 19, act Feb. 9, 1925, ch. 167, 43 Stat. 819, related to appraiser of merchandise at Baltimore.

Section 20, act Feb. 21, 1925, ch. 278, §1, 43 Stat. 957, related to office of appraiser of merchandise at Portland, Oregon.
19 U.S.C. § 2396 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2396: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §286, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1427(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1251, which established the Trade Adjustment Assistance Trust Fund, did not become effective pursuant to section 1430(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2397 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1652 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1652: Separability
Separability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §652, 46 Stat. 763.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §645, 42 Stat. 990. That section was superseded by section 652 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978

Pub. L. 95–410, title IV, §401, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 905, provided that: "If any provision of this Act [see Short Title of 1978 Amendment note set out under section 1654 of this title], or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Act and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby."
19 U.S.C. § 4682 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4682: Timeline required
Timeline required
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Not later than 90 days after the establishment of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force pursuant to section 4681(a) of this title, the Task Force shall establish timelines for responding to petitions submitted to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleging that goods are being imported by or with child or forced labor.

(b) Consultation required

In establishing the timelines during such 90-day period, the Task Force shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees.

(c) Report

The Task Force shall timely submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the timelines established pursuant to subsection (a) and shall make such report publicly available.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §742, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 88.)
19 U.S.C. § 122 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 122: 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 II, §201, 42 Stat. 922, related to the free list. Corresponding provisions of Tariff Act of 1930, see section 1202 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 3734 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 23: EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Subchapter III: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED ISSUES / Section 3734: Export-Import Bank initiatives
Export-Import Bank initiatives
Status: in_force

(a) Sense of the Congress

It is the sense of the Congress that the Board of Directors of the Bank shall continue to take comprehensive measures, consistent with the credit standards otherwise required by law, to promote the expansion of the Bank's financial commitments in sub-Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the Bank.

(b) Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee

The sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to be commended for aiding the Bank in advancing the economic partnership between the United States and the nations of sub-Saharan Africa by doubling the number of sub-Saharan African countries in which the Bank is open for traditional financing and by increasing by tenfold the Bank's support for sales to sub-Saharan Africa from fiscal year 1998 to fiscal year 1999. The Board of Directors of the Bank and its staff shall continue to review carefully the sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee recommendations on the development and implementation of new and innovative policies and programs designed to promote the Bank's expansion in sub-Saharan Africa.

(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §124, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 270.)
19 U.S.C. § 1435 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1435: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Status: repealed

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §435, 46 Stat. 711, set forth entry requirements for foreign vessels arriving within limits of any customs collection district.
19 U.S.C. § 3736 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 23: EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Subchapter III: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED ISSUES / Section 3736: Donation of air traffic control equipment to eligible sub-Saharan African countries
Donation of air traffic control equipment to eligible sub-Saharan African countries
Status: in_force

It is the sense of the Congress that, to the extent appropriate, the United States Government should make every effort to donate to governments of sub-Saharan African countries determined to be eligible under section 3703 of this title air traffic control equipment that is no longer in use, including appropriate related reimbursable technical assistance.

(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §126, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 271.)
19 U.S.C. § 2372a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2372a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §272, formerly §279, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §1872(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 111–152, title I, §1501, Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1070; as added and renumbered §272, Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §§201(b), (c), 222(a)(3), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, 411, which provided for appropriations for fiscal years 2009 to 2014, was transferred to section 2372 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1861 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1861: 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, §231, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 876; Pub. L. 88–205, pt. IV, §402, Dec. 16, 1963, 77 Stat. 390, covered products of Communist countries or areas.
19 U.S.C. § 4692 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VI: LABOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4692: Suspension of liquidation
Suspension of liquidation
Status: in_force

(a) In general

If the United States files a request pursuant to article 31–A.4.2 of Annex 31–A of the USMCA, the Trade Representative may direct the Secretary of the Treasury to suspend liquidation for unliquidated entries of goods from such covered facility until such time as the Trade Representative notifies the Secretary that a condition described in subsection (b) has been met.

(b) Resumption of liquidation

The conditions described in this subsection are the following:

(1) The rapid response labor panel has determined that there is no denial of rights at the covered facility within the meaning of such terms under Annex 31–A of the USMCA.

(2) A course of remediation for denial of rights has been agreed to and has been completed in accordance with the agreed-upon time.

(3) The denial of rights has been otherwise remedied.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VII, §752, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 89.)
19 U.S.C. § 1589a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1589a: Enforcement authority of customs officers
Enforcement authority of customs officers
Status: in_force

Subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, an officer of the customs may—

(1) carry a firearm;

(2) execute and serve any order, warrant, subpena, summons, or other process issued under the authority of the United States;

(3) make an arrest without a warrant for any offense against the United States committed in the officer's presence or for a felony, cognizable under the laws of the United States committed outside the officer's presence if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a felony; and

(4) perform any other law enforcement duty that the Secretary of the Treasury may designate.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §589, as added Pub. L. 98–573, title II, §213(a)(17), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2988.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Another section 589 of act June 17, 1930, as added by Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §320, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2056, was classified to section 1589 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–690.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 589 of act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, 46 Stat. 750, related to unlawful relanding and was classified to this section, prior to repeal by act June 25, 1948, ch. 645, §21, 62 Stat. 862, eff. Sept. 1, 1948. See section 544 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 15, 1984, see section 214(e) of Pub. L. 98–573, set out as an Effective Date of 1984 Amendment note under section 1304 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 81h (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81h: Rules and regulations
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall prescribe such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury made hereunder and as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §8, 48 Stat. 1000.)
19 U.S.C. § 267a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 267a: Foreign language proficiency awards
Foreign language proficiency awards
Status: in_force

Cash awards for foreign language proficiency may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, be paid to customs officers (as referred to in section 267(e)(1) of this title) to the same extent and in the same manner as would be allowable under subchapter III of chapter 45 of title 5 with respect to law enforcement officers (as defined by section 4521 of such title).

(Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13812(b), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 671.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13812(c)(2), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 671, provided that: "Subsection (b) [enacting this section] takes effect on January 1, 1994."
19 U.S.C. § 3739 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 23: EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Subchapter III: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED ISSUES / Section 3739: Sense of the Congress relating to HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa
Sense of the Congress relating to HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa
Status: in_force

(a) Findings

The Congress finds the following:

(1) Sustained economic development in sub-Saharan Africa depends in large measure upon successful trade with and foreign assistance to the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.

(2) The HIV/AIDS crisis has reached epidemic proportions in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 21,000,000 men, women, and children are infected with HIV.

(3) Eighty-three percent of the estimated 11,700,000 deaths from HIV/AIDS worldwide have been in sub-Saharan Africa.

(4) The HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa is weakening the structure of families and societies.

(5)(A) The HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the future of the workforce in sub-Saharan Africa.

(B) Studies show that HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa most severely affects individuals between the ages of 15 and 49—the age group that provides the most support for the economies of sub-Saharan African countries.

(6) Clear evidence demonstrates that HIV/AIDS is destructive to the economies of sub-Saharan African countries.

(7) Sustained economic development is critical to creating the public and private sector resources in sub-Saharan Africa necessary to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

(b) Sense of the Congress

It is the sense of the Congress that—

(1) addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa should be a central component of United States foreign policy with respect to sub-Saharan Africa;

(2) significant progress needs to be made in preventing and treating HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa in order to sustain a mutually beneficial trade relationship between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries; and

(3) the HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa is a global threat that merits further attention through greatly expanded public, private, and joint public-private efforts, and through appropriate United States legislation.

(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §129, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 273.)
19 U.S.C. § 2114d (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2114d: Foreign export requirements; consultations and negotiations for reduction and elimination; restrictions on and exclusion from entry of products or services; savings provision; compensation authority applicable
Foreign export requirements; consultations and negotiations for reduction and elimination; restrictions on and exclusion from entry of products or services; savings provision; compensation authority applicable
Status: in_force

(1) If the United States Trade Representative, with the advice of the committee established by section 1872 of this title, determines that action by the United States is appropriate to respond to any export performance requirements of any foreign country or instrumentality that adversely affect the economic interests of the United States, then the United States Trade Representative shall seek to obtain the reduction and elimination of such export performance requirements through consultations and negotiations with the foreign country or instrumentality concerned.

(2) In addition to the action referred to in subsection (1), the United States Trade Representative may impose duties or other import restrictions on the products or services of such foreign country or instrumentality for such time as he determines appropriate, including the exclusion from entry into the United States of products subject to such requirements.

(3) Nothing in paragraph (2) shall apply to any products or services with respect to which—

(A) any foreign direct investment (including a purchase of land or facilities) has been made directly or indirectly by any United States person before October 30, 1984, or

(B) any written commitment relating to a foreign direct investment that is binding on October 30, 1984, has been made directly or indirectly by any United States person.

(4) Whenever the international obligations of the United States and actions taken under paragraph (2) make compensation necessary or appropriate, compensation may be provided by the United States Trade Representative subject to the limitations and conditions contained in section 2133 of this title for providing compensation for actions taken under section 2253 of this title.

(Pub. L. 98–573, title III, §307(b), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3012; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, §1889(5), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2926.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the International Trade and Investment Act, and also as part of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984, and not as part of the Trade Act of 1974 which comprises this chapter.

Section is comprised of subsec. (b) of section 307 of Pub. L. 98–573. Subsec. (a) of such section amended section 2112(g)(3) of this title.

Amendments

1986—Par. (3). Pub. L. 99–514 struck out "or paragraph (3)" after "paragraph (2)".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Plan Amendments Not Required Until January 1, 1989

For provisions directing that if any amendments made by subtitle A or subtitle C of title XI [§§1101–1147 and 1171–1177] or title XVIII [§§1801–1899A] of Pub. L. 99–514 require an amendment to any plan, such plan amendment shall not be required to be made before the first plan year beginning on or after Jan. 1, 1989, see section 1140 of Pub. L. 99–514, as amended, set out as a note under section 401 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
19 U.S.C. § 1320 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1320: Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §6(b), 67 Stat. 510
Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §6(b), 67 Stat. 510
Status: repealed

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title III, §320, 46 Stat. 696, related to reciprocal agreements covering advertising matter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal; Savings Provision

Repeal effective on and after thirtieth day following Aug. 8, 1953, and savings provision, see notes set out under section 1304 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 81t (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81t: Separability
Separability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to certain circumstances be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provisions to circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby.

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §20, 48 Stat. 1003.)
19 U.S.C. § 1561 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1561: Public stores
Public stores
Status: in_force

Any premises owned or leased by the Government and used for the storage of merchandise for the final release of which from customs custody a permit has not been issued shall be known as a "public store."

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §561, 46 Stat. 745.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §561, 42 Stat. 978. That section was superseded by section 561 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.
19 U.S.C. § 1442 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1442: Residue cargo
Residue cargo
Status: in_force

Any vessel having on board merchandise shown by the manifest to be destined to a foreign port or place may, after the report and entry of such vessel under the provisions of this chapter, proceed to such foreign port of destination with the cargo so destined therefor, without unlading the same and without the payment of duty thereon. Any vessel arriving from a foreign port or place having on board merchandise shown by the manifest to be destined to a port or ports in the United States other than the port of entry at which such vessel first arrived and made entry may proceed with such merchandise from port to port or from district to district for the unlading thereof.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §442, 46 Stat. 713.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in R.S. §§2776 (as amended by act June 26, 1884, ch. 121, §29, 23 Stat. 59), 2777–2779, 2782, and 2783, all of which were superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §442, 42 Stat. 952, and were repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 442 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 442 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

Provisions authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to require bonds in cases of vessels carrying goods destined for ports other than port of entry were contained in the 1922 act and prior acts. These provisions were omitted from this section. General provisions authorizing the Secretary to require bonds where not specifically required are contained in section 1623 of this title.

Special provisions concerning Astoria and Portland were contained in R.S. §§2588 and 2590, prior to repeal by section 642 of the act of Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356.
19 U.S.C. § 3913 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 25: CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE / Section 3913: Delegation of authorities
Delegation of authorities
Status: in_force

The President may delegate the duties and authorities under this chapter to such officers, officials, departments, or agencies of the United States Government as the President deems appropriate.

(Pub. L. 108–19, §14, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 636.)

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. § 2705 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 15: CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY / Section 2705: Impact study by Secretary of Labor
Impact study by Secretary of Labor
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Labor, in consulation 1 with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall undertake a continuing review and analysis of the impact which the implementation of the provisions of this chapter have with respect to United States labor; and shall make an annual written report to Congress on the results of such review and analysis.

(Pub. L. 98–67, title II, §216, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 394.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 98–67, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 384, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to making an annual written report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 123 of House Document No. 103–7.

1 So in original. Probably should be "consultation".
19 U.S.C. § 1626 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1626: Steel products trade enforcement
Steel products trade enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Export validation requirement

In order to monitor and enforce export measures required by a foreign government or customs union, pursuant to an international arrangement with the United States, the Secretary of the Treasury may, upon receipt of a request by the President of the United States and by a foreign government or customs union, require the presentation of a valid export license or other documents issued by such foreign government or customs union as a condition for entry into the United States of steel mill products specified in the request. The Secretary may provide by regulation for the terms and conditions under which such merchandise attempted to be entered without an accompanying valid export license or other documents may be denied entry into the United States.

(b) Period of applicability

This section applies only to requests received by the Secretary of the Treasury prior to January 1, 1983, and for the duration of the arrangements.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §626, as added Pub. L. 96–276, §153, Oct. 2, 1982, 96 Stat. 1202.)
19 U.S.C. § 3624 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 22: URUGUAY ROUND TRADE AGREEMENTS / Subchapter IV: AGRICULTURE-RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 3624: Additional program funding
Additional program funding
Status: in_force

(a) Use of additional funds

Consistent, as determined by the President, with the obligations undertaken by the United States set forth in the Uruguay Round Agreements, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall use, in addition to any other funds appropriated or made available for such purposes, any funds made available under subsection (b) for authorized export promotion, foreign market development, export credit financing, and promoting the development, commercialization, and marketing of products resulting from alternative uses of agricultural commodities.

(b) Amount of additional funds

Amounts shall be credited to the Commodity Credit Corporation in fiscal year 1995 equal to the lesser of the dollar amount of—

(1) the fiscal year 1995 Pay-As-You-Go savings; and

(2) the 5-year Pay-As-You-Go savings;

under section 902 of title 2, resulting from the enactment of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994.

(c) Effective date

This section shall take effect on December 8, 1994.

(Pub. L. 103–465, title IV, §426, Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4966.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, referred to in subsec. (b), is title I of Pub. L. 103–354, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3179. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note set out under section 1501 of Title 7, Agriculture, and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the date of entry into force of the WTO Agreement with respect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), except as otherwise provided, see section 451 of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2604 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 14: CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY / Section 2604: Designation of materials covered by agreements or emergency actions
Designation of materials covered by agreements or emergency actions
Status: in_force

After any agreement enters into force under section 2602 of this title, or emergency action is taken under section 2603 of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall by regulation promulgate (and when appropriate shall revise) a list of the archaeological or ethnological material of the State Party covered by the agreement or by such action. The Secretary may list such material by type or other appropriate classification, but each listing made under this section shall be sufficiently specific and precise to insure that (1) the import restrictions under section 2606 of this title are applied only to the archeological and ethnological material covered by the agreement or emergency action; and (2) fair notice is given to importers and other persons as to what material is subject to such restrictions.

(Pub. L. 97–446, title III, §305, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2355; Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XIII, §1335(d), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–788; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1007(a)(7) [div. A, title VIII, §802(d)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–468.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1999—Pub. L. 106–113 substituted "Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall" for "Secretary shall" in first sentence.

1998—Pub. L. 105–277 struck out ", after consultation with the Director of the United States Information Agency," after "title, the Secretary" in first sentence.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–277 effective Oct. 1, 1999, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 6531 of Title 22.

Effective Date

Section effective on the 90th day after Jan. 12, 1983, or on any date which the President shall prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, with exceptions, see section 315 of Pub. L. 97–446, set out as a note under section 2601 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4712 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter VII: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT / Section 4712: Assessment
Assessment
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The Interagency Environment Committee shall carry out an assessment of the environmental laws and policies of the USMCA countries—

(1) to determine if such laws and policies are sufficient to implement their environmental obligations; and

(2) to identify any gaps between such laws and policies and their environmental obligations.

(b) Matters to be included

The assessment required by subsection (a) shall identify the environmental laws and policies of the USMCA countries with respect to which enhanced cooperation, including the provision of technical assistance and capacity building assistance, monitoring actions, and enforcement actions, if appropriate, should be carried out on an enhanced and continuing basis.

(c) Report

Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Interagency Environment Committee is established, or the date on which the USMCA enters into force, whichever occurs earlier, the Interagency Environment Committee shall submit a report that contains the assessment required by subsection (a) to—

(1) the appropriate congressional committees; and

(2) the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (or successor advisory committee) established under section 2155(c)(1) of this title.

(d) Update

The Interagency Environment Committee shall—

(1) update the assessment required by subsection (a) at the appropriate time prior to submission of the report required by section 4716(a) of this title that is to be submitted in the fifth year after the USMCA enters into force; and

(2) submit the updated assessment to the Trade Representative for inclusion in such fifth annual report.

(e) Consultation

The Interagency Environment Committee shall consult on a regular basis with the USMCA countries—

(1) in carrying out the assessment required by subsection (a) and the update to the assessment required by subsection (d); and

(2) in preparing the report required by subsection (c).

(Pub. L. 116–113, title VIII, §812, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 91.)
19 U.S.C. § 3002 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 18: IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE / Section 3002: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) The term "Commission" means the United States International Trade Commission.

(2) The term "Convention" means the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, done at Brussels on June 14, 1983, and the Protocol thereto, done at Brussels on June 24, 1986, submitted to the Congress on June 15, 1987.

(3) The term "entered" means entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.

(4) The term "Federal agency" means any establishment in the executive branch of the United States Government.

(5) The term "old Schedules" means title I of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202) as in effect on the day before the effective date of the amendment to such title under section 1204(a).

(6) The term "technical rectifications" means rectifications of an editorial character or minor technical or clerical changes which do not affect the substance or meaning of the text, such as—

(A) errors in spelling, numbering, or punctuation;

(B) errors in indentation;

(C) errors (including inadvertent omissions) in cross-references to headings or subheadings or notes; and

(D) other clerical or typographical errors.

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1202, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1147.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this subtitle", meaning subtitle B (§§1201 to 1217) of title I of Pub. L. 100–418, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this subtitle to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 3001 of this title and Tables.

Title I of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1202) as in effect on the day before the effective date of the amendment to such title under section 1204(a), referred to in par. (5), is title I of act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, 46 Stat. 590, as in effect on the day before Jan. 1, 1989. Title I of the Tariff Act of 1930 which comprised the Tariff Schedules of the United States was not set out in the Code.
19 U.S.C. § 1831 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1831: 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 1831, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §211, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 873, made provision for trade agreements with the European Economic Community.

Section 1832, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §212, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 874, made special provision for trade agreements covering agricultural commodities.

Section 1833, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §213, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 874, made special provision for trade agreements covering tropical agricultural and forestry commodities.
19 U.S.C. § 2033 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 8: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS / Subchapter IV: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 2033: Applicability of antidumping provisions and antitrust laws
Applicability of antidumping provisions and antitrust laws
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to affect or modify the provisions of subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 [19 U.S.C. 1673 et seq.] or of any of the antitrust laws as designated in section 12 of title 15.

(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, §503, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1026; Pub. L. 96–39, title I, §106(b)(2), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 193.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.

The Tariff Act of 1930, referred to in text, is act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, 46 Stat. 590. Subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 is classified generally to part II of subtitle IV (§1673 et seq.) of chapter 4 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1654 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1979—Pub. L. 96–39 substituted "subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930" for "the Anti-Dumping Act, 1921,".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective Jan. 1, 1980, see section 107 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1671 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1756 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 6: TRADE FAIR PROGRAM / Section 1756: Regulations
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter (other than section 1751 thereof).

(Pub. L. 86–14, §7, Apr. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 19.)
19 U.S.C. § 3702 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 23: EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Subchapter I: TRADE POLICY FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA / Section 3702: Statement of policy
Statement of policy
Status: in_force

Congress supports—

(1) encouraging increased trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa;

(2) reducing tariff and nontariff barriers and other obstacles to sub-Saharan African and United States trade;

(3) expanding United States assistance to sub-Saharan Africa's regional integration efforts;

(4) negotiating reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade agreements, including the possibility of establishing free trade areas that serve the interests of both the United States and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa;

(5) focusing on countries committed to the rule of law, economic reform, and the eradication of poverty;

(6) strengthening and expanding the private sector in sub-Saharan Africa, especially enterprises owned by women and small businesses;

(7) facilitating the development of civil societies and political freedom in sub-Saharan Africa;

(8) establishing a United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum;

(9) the accession of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and

(10) promoting the role of women in social, political, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.

(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, §103, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 253; Pub. L. 114–27, title I, §106(a), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 368.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Par. (10). Pub. L. 114–27 added par. (10).
19 U.S.C. § 376 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 376: Repealed. Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 887, §4(a)(10), 70 Stat. 947
Repealed. Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 887, §4(a)(10), 70 Stat. 947
Status: repealed

Section, R.S. §2615, related to report of assistant appraiser at New York.
19 U.S.C. § 1841 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1841: 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 1841, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §221, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 874, made provision for the giving of advice by the Tariff Commission [now the United States International Trade Commission] concerning trade agreements. See section 2151 of this title.

Section 1842, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §222, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 875, made provision for the giving of advice by other sources concerning trade agreements. See section 2152 of this title.

Section 1843, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §223, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 875, provided for public hearings in connection with proposed trade agreements. See section 2153 of this title.

Section 1844, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §224, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 875, set out prerequisites for offers for modification or continuance of duties or other import restrictions, or continuance of duty-free or excise treatment. See section 2154 of this title.

Section 1845, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §225, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 876, provided for the reservation of articles from trade negotiations. See section 2137 of this title.

Section 1846, Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §226, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 876, provided for the transmission of agreements to Congress. See section 2212 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4573 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 29: UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION / Subchapter III: APPLICATION OF USMCA TO SECTORS AND SERVICES / Section 4573: Commission recommendations and report
Commission recommendations and report
Status: in_force

(a) In general

If the Commission makes an affirmative determination under section 4572 of this title, the Commission shall recommend the action that is necessary to address the material harm or threat of material harm found.

(b) Limitation

Only those members of the Commission who agreed to the affirmative determination under section 4572 of this title are eligible to vote on the recommendation required to be made under subsection (a).

(c) Report

Not later than the date that is 60 days after the date on which the determination is made under section 4572 of this title, the Commission shall submit to the President a report that includes—

(1) the determination and an explanation of the basis for the determination;

(2) if the determination is affirmative, recommendations for action and an explanation of the basis for the recommendation; and

(3) any dissenting or separate views by members of the Commission regarding the determination.

(d) Public notice

Upon submitting a report to the President under subsection (c), the Commission shall—

(1) promptly make public the report (with the exception of information which the Commission determines to be confidential business information); and

(2) publish a summary of the report in the Federal Register.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title III, §323, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 57.)
19 U.S.C. § 471 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 471: 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 IV, §560, 42 Stat. 977, related to prohibition of ownership of bonded warehouses by customs officers.

Corresponding provisions of Tariff Act of 1930, see section 1560 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1432 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1432: Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(1), (c)(5), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Repealed. Pub. L. 103-182, title VI, §690(b)(1), (c)(5), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223
Status: repealed

Section 1432, acts June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §432, 46 Stat. 710; June 2, 1970, Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(b), 84 Stat. 287, required that the manifest of any vessel arriving from foreign port or place separately specify articles to be retained on board as sea stores, ship's stores, bunker coal, or bunker oil and provided for forfeiture and penalties for omitted articles.

Section 1432a, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §401 (part), as added Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title II, §201, 49 Stat. 521, provided that any vessel which had visited any hovering vessel would be deemed to have arrived from a foreign port or place, for purposes of certain provisions of law. Section 690(c)(5) of Pub. L. 103–182 which directed the repeal of the "last undesignated paragraph of section 201 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C. 1432a)", was executed by repealing this section, which was based on the last undesignated paragraph of section 401 of act June 17, 1930, as added by section 201 of act Aug. 5, 1935, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
19 U.S.C. § 48 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 48: Repealed. Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, §2, 60 Stat. 807, eff. Nov. 1, 1946
Repealed. Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 744, §2, 60 Stat. 807, eff. Nov. 1, 1946
Status: repealed

Section, acts Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 251, §5, 42 Stat. 1454; June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §645(b), 46 Stat. 761, related to travel, subsistence, and transportation expenses of customs officers and employees. These provisions are covered generally in chapter 57 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
19 U.S.C. § 284 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 284: Repealed. July 3, 1926, ch. 757, §3, 44 Stat. 832
Repealed. July 3, 1926, ch. 757, §3, 44 Stat. 832
Status: repealed

Sections, R.S. §§3116, 3117, related to manifests of vessels in coasting trade and entry for goods taken or delivered at intermediate ports.
19 U.S.C. § 2014 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 8: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS / Subchapter II: BASIC AUTHORITIES / Section 2014: Termination of proclamations
Termination of proclamations
Status: in_force

The President is authorized at any time to terminate, in whole or in part, any proclamation issued pursuant to section 2011 or 2012 of this title.

(Pub. L. 89–283, title II, §204, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1018.)
19 U.S.C. § 2116 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2116: Agreements with developing countries
Agreements with developing countries
Status: in_force

A United States negotiating objective under sections 2111 and 2112 of this title shall be to enter into trade agreements which promote the economic growth of both developing countries and the United States and the mutual expansion of market opportunities.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §106, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1985.)
19 U.S.C. § 3012 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 18: IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE / Section 3012: Reference to Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Reference to Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Status: in_force

Any reference in any law to the "Tariff Schedules of the United States", "the Tariff Schedules", "such Schedules", and any other general reference that clearly refers to the old Schedules shall be treated as a reference to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1212, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1155.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule, referred to in text, is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1989, see section 1217(b)(2) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2331 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter II: RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION / Section 2331: Repealed. Pub. L. 107-210, div. A, title I, §123(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944
Repealed. Pub. L. 107-210, div. A, title I, §123(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §250, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title V, §502, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2149; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. J, title I, §1012(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–901; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(5) [title VII, §702(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–319, established a NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance program.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 250 of Pub. L. 93–618, title II, 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, and was classified to section 2322 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–417.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, §123(c), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944, provided that:

"(1) In general.—The amendments made by this section [amending sections 2275 and 2395 of this title and repealing this subpart and section 2322 of this title] shall apply with respect to petitions filed under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 [this part], on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 6, 2002].

"(2) Workers certified as eligible before effective date.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), a worker receiving benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 shall continue to receive (or be eligible to receive) benefits and services under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the day before the amendments made by this section take effect under subsection (a), for any week for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 2 as in effect on such date."
19 U.S.C. § 2131 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY / Section 2131: Authorization of appropriation for GATT revision
Authorization of appropriation for GATT revision
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be necessary for the payment by the United States of its share of the expenses of the Contracting Parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. This authorization does not imply approval or disapproval by the Congress of all articles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §121, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1986; Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, §1106(c)(2), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 311; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1107(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1135; Pub. L. 100–647, title IX, §9001(a)(1), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3806.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–647 substituted "There are" for "(d) There are".

Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 100–418 struck out subsec. (a) which provided for bringing existing trade agreements into conformity with principles promoting open, nondiscriminatory, and fair world economic system, subsec. (b) which provided for agreements with foreign countries or instrumentalities, and subsec. (c) which provided for changes in Federal law through legislation implementing trade agreements.

1979—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–39 substituted "Such trade agreement may be entered into under section 2112 of this title" for "Such trade agreement may be submitted to the Congress for approval in accordance with the procedures of section 2191 of this title".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 applicable as if such amendment took effect on Aug. 23, 1988, see section 9001(b) of Pub. L. 100–647, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1988 Amendments note under section 58c of this title.

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective July 26, 1979, see section 1114 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2581 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1319 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1319: Duty on coffee imported into Puerto Rico
Duty on coffee imported into Puerto Rico
Status: in_force

The Legislature of Puerto Rico is empowered to impose tariff duties upon coffee imported into Puerto Rico, including coffee grown in a foreign country coming into Puerto Rico from the United States. Such duties shall be collected and accounted for as now provided by law in the case of duties collected in Puerto Rico.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title III, §319, 46 Stat. 696; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.

Actions Under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Program Not To Affect Puerto Rican Duties on Imported Coffee

Pub. L. 98–67, title II, §214(e), Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 393, provided that: "No action pursuant to this title [19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.] may affect any tariff duty imposed by the Legislature of Puerto Rico pursuant to section 319 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1319) on coffee imported into Puerto Rico."
19 U.S.C. § 507 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 507: Officers to make character known; assistance for officers
Officers to make character known; assistance for officers
Status: in_force

(a) Every customs officer shall—

(1) upon being questioned at the time of executing any of the powers conferred upon him, make known his character as an officer of the Federal Government; and

(2) have the authority to demand the assistance of any person in making any arrest, search, or seizure authorized by any law enforced or administered by customs officers, if such assistance may be necessary.

If a person, without reasonable excuse, neglects or refuses to assist a customs officer upon proper demand under paragraph (2), such person is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.

(b) Any person other than an officer or employee of the United States who renders assistance in good faith upon the request of a customs officer shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of the rendering of such assistance if the assisting person acts as an ordinary, reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.

(R.S. §3071; Pub. L. 99–570, title III, §3152, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–94.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §3071 derived from act July 18, 1866, ch. 201, §10, 14 Stat. 180.

Amendments

1986—Pub. L. 99–570 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "Every officer or other person authorized to make searches and seizures by this title, shall, at the time of executing any of the powers conferred upon him, make known, upon being questioned, his character as an officer or agent of the customs or Government, and shall have authority to demand of any person within the distance of three miles to assist him in making any arrests, search, or seizure authorized by this title, where such assistance may be necessary; and if such person shall, without reasonable excuse, neglect or refuse so to assist, upon proper demand, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $200, nor less than $5."
19 U.S.C. § 2576 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 13: TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 / Subchapter II: TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) / Section 2576: General
General
Status: in_force

(a) No bar to engaging in standards activity

Nothing in this subpart shall be construed—

(1) to prohibit a Federal agency from engaging in activity related to standards-related measures, including any such measure relating to safety, the protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment or consumers; or

(2) to limit the authority of a Federal agency to determine the level it considers appropriate of safety or of protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment or consumers.

(b) Exclusion

This subpart does not apply to—

(1) technical specifications prepared by a Federal agency for production or consumption requirements of the agency; or

(2) sanitary or phytosanitary measures under subpart 1.

(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, §471, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title III, §351(a), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2120.)
19 U.S.C. § 2451 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter IV: TRADE RELATIONS WITH COUNTRIES NOT RECEIVING NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT / Section 2451: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 2451 to 2451b were omitted pursuant to section 2451b(c), which provided that this part ceased to be effective 12 years after the date of entry into force of the Protocol of Accession of the People's Republic of China to the World Trade Organization, which date was Dec. 11, 2001.

Section 2451, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, §421, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, §103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 882; amended Pub. L. 108–429, title II, §2004(d)(3), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2592, related to action to address market disruption.

Section 2451a, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, §422, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, §103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 887; amended Pub. L. 108–429, title II, §2004(d)(4), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2592, related to action in response to trade diversion.

Section 2451b, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, §423, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, §103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 890, related to regulations; termination of provision.
19 U.S.C. § 1464 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1464: Penalties in connection with sealed vessels and vehicles 1
Penalties in connection with sealed vessels and vehicles 1
Status: in_force

If the master of such 1 vessel or the person in charge of any such vehicle fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to the port of destination and to deliver such vessel or vehicle to the proper officers of the customs, or fails to proceed in accordance with such regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury, or unlades such merchandise or any part thereof at other than such port of destination, or disposes of any such merchandise by sale or otherwise, he shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both; and any such vessel or vehicle, with its contents, shall be subject to forfeiture.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §464, 46 Stat. 718.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

As enacted by act June 17, 1930, the catchline for this section was "Same—penalties in connection with sealed vessels and vehicles", as this section was intended to be read as a continuation of the provisions introduced in section 1459 of this title. When first enacted, section 1459 of this title related to arrival in the United States from a contiguous country but has since been amended by Pub. L. 99–570 to relate to arrival more generally. The uses of "such" throughout the text are meant to refer back to section 1463 of this title.

Prior Provisions

Provisions somewhat similar to those in this section, with a further provision for seizure of the vessel, car, or vehicle with its contents, and a provision that nothing therein should prevent sales of cargo prior to arrival, to be delivered per manifest and after due inspection, were contained in R.S. §3104, which was superseded in part by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §464, 42 Stat. 957, and was repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 464 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 464 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

1 See Codification note below.
19 U.S.C. § 2441 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974 / Subchapter IV: TRADE RELATIONS WITH COUNTRIES NOT RECEIVING NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT / Section 2441: Repealed. Pub. L. 105-362, title XIV, §1401(b)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3294; Pub. L. 106-36, title I, §1001(a)(4), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 130
Repealed. Pub. L. 105-362, title XIV, §1401(b)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3294; Pub. L. 106-36, title I, §1001(a)(4), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 130
Status: repealed

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, §411, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2065, related to East-West Foreign Trade Board.
19 U.S.C. § 1435a (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1435a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act May 4, 1934, ch. 212, 48 Stat. 663, was transferred to section 91a of former Title 46, Shipping, and subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, §690(c)(7), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2223.
19 U.S.C. § 261 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 3: THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS / Section 261: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Feb. 13, 1911, ch. 46, §5, 36 Stat. 901; Feb. 7, 1920, ch. 61, 41 Stat. 402; Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §643, 42 Stat. 990; June 2, 1970, Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §315, 84 Stat. 293, provided extra compensation for boarding officers performing services at night or on Sundays and holidays, prior to the general revision of section 5 of act Feb. 13, 1911, by section 13811(a) of Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 668. Section 5 of act Feb. 13, 1911, as amended by section 13811(a) of Pub. L. 103–66, is classified to section 267 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 4348 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 28: TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT / Subchapter III: IMPORT-RELATED PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS / Section 4348: International cooperation and information sharing
International cooperation and information sharing
Status: in_force

(a) Cooperation

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate with the competent law enforcement and customs authorities of foreign countries, including by sharing information relevant to enforcement actions, to enhance the efforts of the United States and such authorities to enforce intellectual property rights.

(b) Technical assistance

The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide technical assistance to competent law enforcement and customs authorities of foreign countries to enhance the ability of such authorities to enforce intellectual property rights.

(c) Interagency collaboration

The Commissioner and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall lead interagency efforts to collaborate with law enforcement and customs authorities of foreign countries to enforce intellectual property rights.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title III, §309, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 153.)
19 U.S.C. § 3009 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 18: IMPLEMENTATION OF HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE / Section 3009: Coordination of trade policy and Convention
Coordination of trade policy and Convention
Status: in_force

The United States Trade Representative is responsible for coordination of United States trade policy in relation to the Convention. Before formulating any United States position with respect to the Convention, including any proposed amendments thereto, the United States Trade Representative shall seek, and consider, information and advice from interested parties in the private sector (including a functional advisory committee) and from interested Federal agencies.

(Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1209, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1152.)
19 U.S.C. § 1710 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 5: SMUGGLING / Section 1710: Separability
Separability
Status: in_force

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Act, or the application thereof to any person, or circumstances, is held invalid, the application thereof to other persons, or circumstances, and the remainder of the Act, shall not be affected thereby.

(Aug. 5, 1935, ch. 438, title IV, §402, 49 Stat. 529.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act Aug. 5, 1935, which enacted this chapter and sections 1432a and 1601a of this title and amended sections 70, 483, 1401, 1434, 1436, 1441, 1581, 1584, 1585, 1586, 1587, 1591, 1592, 1615, 1619, 1621 of this title, sections 60, 106, and 288 of former Title 46, Shipping, and sections 91, 277, 319, 325 of former Title 46, Appendix. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2493 (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 2493: Sugar quota
Sugar quota
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not allocate any limitation imposed on the quantity of sugar to any country which has a Government involved in the trade of illicit narcotics or is failing to cooperate with the United States in narcotics enforcement activities as defined in section 2492(b) of this title as determined by the President.

(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, §803, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, §9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–165.)
19 U.S.C. § 1462 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 4: TARIFF ACT OF 1930 / Section 1462: Forfeiture 1
Forfeiture 1
Status: in_force

If such 1 owner, agent, or other person shall fail to comply with his demand, the officer 1 shall retain such trunk, traveling bag, sack, valise, or other container or closed vehicle, and open the same, and, as soon thereafter as may be practicable, examine the contents, and if any article subject to duty or any article the importation of which is prohibited is found therein, the whole contents and the container or vehicle shall be subject to forfeiture.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §462, 46 Stat. 718.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

As enacted by act June 17, 1930, the catchline for this section was "Same—forfeiture", as this section was intended to be read as a continuation of the provisions introduced in section 1459 of this title. When first enacted, section 1459 of this title related to arrival in the United States from a contiguous country but has since been amended by Pub. L. 99–570 to relate to arrival more generally. The uses of "such" and "the officer" in text are meant to refer back to section 1461 of this title.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in R.S. §3101, which was superseded by act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, §462, 42 Stat. 956, and was repealed by section 642 thereof. Section 462 of the 1922 act was superseded by section 462 of act June 17, 1930, comprising this section, and repealed by section 651(a)(1) of the 1930 act.

1 See Codification note below.
19 U.S.C. § 1961 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter III: TARIFF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE / Section 1961: 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 1961, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §328, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 895, provided for application for a relocation allowance. See sections 2297 and 2298 of this title.

Section 1962, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §329, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 895, set out qualifying requirements for training. See sections 2297 and 2298 of this title.

Section 1963, Pub. L. 87–794, title III, §330, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 896, defined "relocation allowance". See sections 2297 and 2298 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. § 33 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1: COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS / Section 33: Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §2(a), 67 Stat. 507
Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §2(a), 67 Stat. 507
Status: repealed

Sections, R.S. §§2621 to 2623, prescribed various duties of the collectors of customs at each of the ports (1) where collectors, comptrollers and surveyors were appointed: (2) where only collectors and surveyors were appointed; and (3) where only collectors were appointed. The provisions of such sections, in so far as they related to accounting duties, are covered generally in chapters 33 and 35 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal; Savings Provision

Repeal effective on and after thirtieth day following Aug. 8, 1953, and savings provision, see sections 1 and 23 of act Aug. 8, 1953.
19 U.S.C. § 2094 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 11: IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE OR MURALS / Section 2094: Rules and regulations
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Secretary shall prescribe such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 92–587, title II, §204, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1297.)
19 U.S.C. § 81b (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 1A: FOREIGN TRADE ZONES / Section 81b: Establishment of zones
Establishment of zones
Status: in_force

(a) Board authorization to grant zones

The Board is authorized, subject to the conditions and restrictions of this chapter and of the rules and regulations made thereunder, upon application as hereinafter provided, to grant to corporations the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining foreign-trade zones in or adjacent to ports of entry under the jurisdiction of the United States.

(b) Number of zones per port of entry

Each port of entry shall be entitled to at least one zone, but when a port of entry is located within the confines of more than one State such port of entry shall be entitled to a zone in each of such States, and when two cities separated by water are embraced in one port of entry, a zone may be authorized in each of said cities or in territory adjacent thereto. Zones in addition to those to which a port of entry is entitled shall be authorized only if the Board finds that existing or authorized zones will not adequately serve the convenience of commerce.

(c) Preference to public corporations

In granting applications preference shall be given to public corporations.

(d) Ownership of harbor facilities by State

In case of any State in which harbor facilities of any port of entry are owned and controlled by the State and in which State harbor facilities of any other port of entry are owned and controlled by a municipality, the Board shall not grant an application by any public corporation for the establishment of any zone in such State, unless such application has been authorized by an Act of the legislature of such State (enacted after June 18, 1934).

(June 18, 1934, ch. 590, §2, 48 Stat. 999.)
19 U.S.C. § 1885 (2024) — Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES / Chapter 7: TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM / Subchapter II: TRADE AGREEMENTS / Section 1885: Termination of proclamations
Termination of proclamations
Status: in_force

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

(b) The President may at any time terminate, in whole or in part, any proclamation made under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §255, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 880; Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §602(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–618 struck out subsec. (a) which provided for termination of or withdrawal from trade agreements. See section 2135 of this title.