Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 10.204 — Imported Directly
19 C.F.R. § 10.204
In order to be eligible for duty-free treatment under the ATPA, an article shall be imported directly from a beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States. For purposes of this requirement, the words “imported directly” mean:
(a) Direct shipment from any beneficiary country to the United States without passing through the territory of any non-beneficiary country; or
(b) If shipment from any beneficiary country to the United States was through the territory of a non-beneficiary country, the articles in the shipment did not enter into the commerce of the non-beneficiary country while en route to the United States, and the invoices, bills of lading, and other shipping documents show the United States as the final destination; or
(c) If shipment from any beneficiary country to the United States was through the territory of a non-beneficiary country and the invoices and other documents do not show the United States as the final destination, then the articles in the shipment, upon arrival in the United States, are imported directly only if they:
(1) Remained under the control of the customs authority in the intermediate country;
(2) Did not enter into the commerce of the intermediate country except for the purpose of sale other than at retail, and the articles are imported into the United States as a result of the original commercial transaction between the importer and the producer or the latter's sales agent; and
(3) Were not subjected to operations in the intermediate country other than loading and unloading, and other activities necessary to preserve the articles in good condition.
Authorizing Statute
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule19 U.S.C. § 1202
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Drawback and refunds19 U.S.C. § 1313
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Authority to grant duty-free treatment19 U.S.C. § 2701
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Implementation of trade agreements19 U.S.C. § 3805
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Value19 U.S.C. § 1401a
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Supplies for certain vessels and aircraft19 U.S.C. § 1309
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Authority to extend preferences19 U.S.C. § 2461
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Treatment of certain textiles and apparel19 U.S.C. § 3721
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Short title19 U.S.C. § 2501
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Purposes19 U.S.C. § 4001
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Administration of oaths; verification of documents19 U.S.C. § 1486
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Rules of origin for textile and apparel products19 U.S.C. § 3592
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Barriers to and other distortions of trade19 U.S.C. § 2112
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Entry for warehouse19 U.S.C. § 1557
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Eligible articles19 U.S.C. § 3203
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Refunds and errors19 U.S.C. § 1520