Title 19

PART 12

Part 12 - Special Classes Of Merchandise

PART 12 - SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE Authority:5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624.

Section 12.1 also issued under 21 U.S.C. 371(b);

Section 12.3 also issued under 7 U.S.C. 135h, 21 U.S.C. 381;

Section 12.4 also issued under 21 U.S.C. 381(b);

Section 12.6 also issued under 7 U.S.C. 1854;

Section 12.10 also issued under 7 U.S.C. 151-162;

Section 12.15 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1558;

Section 12.16 also issued under 7 U.S.C. 1592(b);

Sections 12.21 through 12.23 also issued under 42 U.S.C. 262;

Section 12.26 also issued under 18 U.S.C. 42;

Section 12.28 also issued under 18 U.S.C. 42, 19 U.S.C. 1527;

Section 12.34 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1202 (additional U.S. Note to Chapter 36, HTSUS);

Section 12.37 also issued under 27 U.S.C. 203;

Section 12.39 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1337, 1623;

Sections 12.40 and 12.41 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1305;

Sections 12.42 through 12.44 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1307, Pub. L. 105-61 (111 Stat. 1272), and Public L. 114-125 (130 Stat. 122);

Sections 12.73 and 12.74 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1484, 42 U.S.C. 7522, 7601;

Section 12.50 also issued under 42 U.S.C. 6301;

Section 12.85 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1623, 46 U.S.C. 4302, 4306, 4310;

Sections 12.95 through 12.103 also issued under 15 U.S.C. 1241-1245;

Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612;

Section 12.104j also issued under Pub. L. 108-429, 118 Stat. 2600; 19 U.S.C. 2612;

Section 12.104k also issued under Pub. L. 114-151, 130 Stat. 369; 19 U.S.C. 2612;

Sections 12.105 through 12.109 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 2094;

Sections 12.110 through 12.117 also issued under 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.;

Sections 12.118 through 12.127 also issued under 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.;

Section 12.140 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1484, 2416(a), 2171;

Section 12.142 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1484; section 3301 of Pub. L. 110-246.

Section 12.150 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1595a and 1618; 22 U.S.C. 401.

Section 12.152 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1484, 1498; the Clean Diamond Trade Act (Pub. L. 108-19, 117 Stat. 631 (19 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.)); Executive Order 13312 dated July 29, 2003.

Source:28 FR 14710, Dec. 31, 1963, unless otherwise noted.

19:1.0.1.1.7.0.270SUBJGRP 270
   Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, Economic Poisons, Hazardous Substances, and Dangerous Caustic or Corrosive Substances
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.270.1SECTION 12.1
   12.1 Cooperation with certain agencies; joint regulations.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.270.2SECTION 12.3
   12.3 Release under bond; liquidated damages.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.270.3SECTION 12.4
   12.4 Exportation.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.270.4SECTION 12.5
   12.5 Shipment to other ports.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.271SUBJGRP 271
   Importation of Certain Cheeses
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.271.5SECTION 12.6
   12.6 Affidavits required to accompany entry.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.272SUBJGRP 272
   Milk and Cream
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.272.6SECTION 12.7
   12.7 Permits required for importation.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.273SUBJGRP 273
   Meat and Meat-Food Products
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.273.7SECTION 12.8
   12.8 Inspection; bond; release.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.273.8SECTION 12.9
   12.9 Release for final delivery to consignee.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274SUBJGRP 274
   Plants and Plant Products
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.9SECTION 12.10
   12.10 Regulations and orders of the Department of Agriculture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.10SECTION 12.11
   12.11 Requirements for entry and release.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.11SECTION 12.12
   12.12 Release under bond.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.12SECTION 12.13
   12.13 Unclaimed shipments.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.13SECTION 12.14
   12.14 Detention.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.274.14SECTION 12.15
   12.15 Disposition; refund of duty.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.275SUBJGRP 275
   Agricultural and Vegetable Seeds
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.275.15SECTION 12.16
   12.16 Joint regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Agriculture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.276SUBJGRP 276
   Viruses, Serums, and Toxins for Treatment of Domestic Animals
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.276.16SECTION 12.17
   12.17 Importation restricted.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.276.17SECTION 12.18
   12.18 Labels.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.276.18SECTION 12.19
   12.19 Detention; samples.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.276.19SECTION 12.20
   12.20 Disposition.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.277SUBJGRP 277
   Viruses, Serums, Toxins, Antitoxins, and Analogous Products for the Treatment of Man
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.277.20SECTION 12.21
   12.21 Licensed establishments.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.277.21SECTION 12.22
   12.22 Labels; samples.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.277.22SECTION 12.23
   12.23 Detention; examination; disposition.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.278SUBJGRP 278
   Domestic Animals, Animal Products, and Animal Feeding Materials
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.278.23SECTION 12.24
   12.24 Regulations of the Department of Agriculture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279SUBJGRP 279
   Wild Animals, Birds, and Insects
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.24SECTION 12.26
   12.26 Importations of wild animals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks, and crustaceans; prohibited and endangered and threatened species; designated ports of entry; permits required.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.25SECTION 12.27
   12.27 Importation or exportation of wild animals or birds, or the dead bodies thereof illegally captured or killed, etc.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.26SECTION 12.28
   12.28 Importation of wild mammals and birds in violation of foreign law.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.27SECTION 12.29
   12.29 Plumage and eggs of wild birds.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.28SECTION 12.30
   12.30 Whaling.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.29SECTION 12.31
   12.31 Plant pests.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.279.30SECTION 12.32
   12.32 Honeybees and honeybee semen.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.280SUBJGRP 280
   Tea
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.280.31SECTION 12.33
   12.33 Importation of tea; entry; examination for customs purposes.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.281SUBJGRP 281
   White Phosphorus Matches
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.281.32SECTION 12.34
   12.34 Importation prohibited; certificate of inspection; importer's declaration.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.281.33SECTION 12.35
   12.35 [Reserved]
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.282SUBJGRP 282
   Narcotic Drugs
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.282.34SECTION 12.36
   12.36 Regulations of Bureau of Narcotics.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.283SUBJGRP 283
   Liquors
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.283.35SECTION 12.37
   12.37 Restricted importations.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.283.36SECTION 12.38
   12.38 Labeling requirements; shipments.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.284SUBJGRP 284
   Unfair Competition
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.284.37SECTION 12.39
   12.39 Imported articles involving unfair methods of competition or practices.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.285SUBJGRP 285
   Immoral Articles
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.285.38SECTION 12.40
   12.40 Seizure; disposition of seized articles; reports to United States attorney.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.285.39SECTION 12.41
   12.41 Prohibited films.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.286SUBJGRP 286
   Merchandise Produced By Convict, Forced, or Indentured Labor
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.286.40SECTION 12.42
   12.42 Findings of Commissioner of CBP.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.286.41SECTION 12.43
   12.43 Proof of admissibility.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.286.42SECTION 12.44
   12.44 Disposition.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.286.43SECTION 12.45
   12.45 Transportation and marketing of prison-labor products.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.287SUBJGRP 287
   Counterfeit Coins, Obligations, and Other Securities; Illustrations or Reproductions of Coins or Stamps
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.287.44SECTION 12.48
   12.48 Importation prohibited; exceptions to prohibition of importation; procedure.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.288SUBJGRP 288
   Consumer Products and Industrial Equipment Subject to Energy Conservation or Labeling Standards
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.288.45SECTION 12.50
   12.50 Consumer products and industrial equipment subject to energy conservation or labeling standards.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.289SUBJGRP 289
   Fur-Seal or Sea-Otter Skins
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.289.46SECTION 12.60
   12.60 Importation prohibited.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.289.47SECTION 12.61
   12.61 Fur-seal or sea-otter skins permitted entry.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.289.48SECTION 12.62
   12.62 Enforcement; duties of Customs officers.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.289.49SECTION 12.63
   12.63 Seal-skin or sea-otter-skin waste.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.290SUBJGRP 290
   Entry of Motor Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment Containing Engines Under the Clean Air Act, as Amended
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.290.50SECTION 12.73
   12.73 Importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.290.51SECTION 12.74
   12.74 Importation of nonroad and stationary engines, vehicles, and equipment.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.291SUBJGRP 291
   Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Manufactured On or After January 1, 1968
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.291.52SECTION 12.80
   12.80 Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.292SUBJGRP 292
   Safety Standards for Boats and Associated Equipment
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.292.53SECTION 12.85
   12.85 Coast Guard boat and associated equipment safety standards.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.293SUBJGRP 293
   Electronic Products
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.293.54SECTION 12.90
   12.90 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.293.55SECTION 12.91
   12.91 Electronic products offered for importation under the Act.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294SUBJGRP 294
   Switchblade Knives
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.56SECTION 12.95
   12.95 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.57SECTION 12.96
   12.96 Imports unrestricted under the Act.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.58SECTION 12.97
   12.97 Importations contrary to law.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.59SECTION 12.98
   12.98 Importations permitted by statutory exceptions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.60SECTION 12.99
   12.99 Procedures for permitted entry.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.61SECTION 12.100
   12.100 Importations in good faith; common or contract carriage.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.62SECTION 12.101
   12.101 Seizure of prohibited switchblade knives.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.63SECTION 12.102
   12.102 Forfeiture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.294.64SECTION 12.103
   12.103 Report to the U.S. Attorney.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295SUBJGRP 295
   Cultural Property
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.65SECTION 12.104
   12.104 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.66SECTION 12.104a
   12.104a Importations prohibited.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.67SECTION 12.104b
   12.104b State Parties to the Convention.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.68SECTION 12.104c
   12.104c Importations permitted.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.69SECTION 12.104d
   12.104d Detention of articles; time in which to comply.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.70SECTION 12.104e
   12.104e Seizure and forfeiture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.71SECTION 12.104f
   12.104f Temporary disposition of materials and articles.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.72SECTION 12.104g
   12.104g Specific items or categories designated by agreements or emergency actions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.73SECTION 12.104h
   12.104h Exempt materials and articles.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.74SECTION 12.104i
   12.104i Enforcement.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.75SECTION 12.104j
   12.104j Emergency protection for Iraqi cultural antiquities.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.295.76SECTION 12.104k
   12.104k Emergency protection for Syrian cultural antiquities.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296SUBJGRP 296
   Pre-Columbian Monumental and Architectural Sculpture and Murals
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296.77SECTION 12.105
   12.105 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296.78SECTION 12.106
   12.106 Importation prohibited.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296.79SECTION 12.107
   12.107 Importations permitted.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296.80SECTION 12.108
   12.108 Detention of articles; time in which to comply.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.296.81SECTION 12.109
   12.109 Seizure and forfeiture.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297SUBJGRP 297
   Pesticides and Devices
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.82SECTION 12.110
   12.110 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.83SECTION 12.111
   12.111 Registration.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.84SECTION 12.112
   12.112 Notice of arrival of pesticides and devices.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.85SECTION 12.113
   12.113 Arrival and entry of shipment of pesticides and devices.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.86SECTION 12.114
   12.114 Release or refusal of delivery.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.87SECTION 12.115
   12.115 Release under bond of shipment detained for examination.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.88SECTION 12.116
   12.116 Samples.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.297.89SECTION 12.117
   12.117 Procedure after examination.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298SUBJGRP 298
   Chemical Substances in Bulk and as Part of Mixtures and Articles
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.90SECTION 12.118
   12.118 Toxic Substances Control Act.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.91SECTION 12.119
   12.119 Scope.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.92SECTION 12.120
   12.120 Definitions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.93SECTION 12.121
   12.121 Reporting requirements.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.94SECTION 12.122
   12.122 Detention of certain shipments.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.95SECTION 12.123
   12.123 Procedure after detention.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.96SECTION 12.124
   12.124 Time limitations and extensions.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.97SECTION 12.125
   12.125 Notice of exportation.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.98SECTION 12.126
   12.126 Notice of abandonment.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.298.99SECTION 12.127
   12.127 Decision to store or dispose.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.299SUBJGRP 299
   Softwood Lumber
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.299.100SECTION 12.140
   12.140 Entry of softwood lumber products from Canada.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.299.101SECTION 12.142
   12.142 Entry of softwood lumber and softwood lumber products from any country into the United States.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.300SUBJGRP 300
   Steel Products
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.300.102SECTION 12.145
   12.145 Entry or admission of certain steel products.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.301SUBJGRP 301
   Merchandise Subject to Economic Sanctions
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.301.103SECTION 12.150
   12.150 Merchandise prohibited by economic sanctions; detention; seizure or other disposition; blocked property.
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.301.104SECTION 12.151
   12.151 [Reserved]
19:1.0.1.1.7.0.301.105SECTION 12.152
   12.152 Prohibitions and conditions on the importation and exportation of rough diamonds.