Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 12.31 — Plant Pests
19 C.F.R. § 12.31
The importation in a live state of insects which are injurious to cultivated crops, including vegetables, field crops, bush fruits, and orchard, forest or shade trees, and of the eggs, pupae, or larvae of such insects, except for scientific purposes under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture, is prohibited. All packages containing live insects or their eggs, pupae, or larvae arriving from abroad, unless accompanied by a permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, shall be detained and submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs of that Department for inspection and determination of their admissibility into the United States.
Authorizing Statute
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Importation of wild mammals and birds in violation of foreign law19 U.S.C. § 1527
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Bonds and other security19 U.S.C. § 1623
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Definitions7 U.S.C. § 136
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Regulations and hearings21 U.S.C. § 371
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No remission or refund after release of merchandise19 U.S.C. § 1558
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Findings19 U.S.C. § 3901
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Imports and exports21 U.S.C. § 381
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Convict-made goods; importation prohibited19 U.S.C. § 1307
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Prohibited acts42 U.S.C. § 7522
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Regulations19 U.S.C. § 2612
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Immoral articles; importation prohibited19 U.S.C. § 1305
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Unlawful businesses without permit; application to State agency27 U.S.C. § 203
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Findings, policy, and intent15 U.S.C. § 2601
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Unfair practices in import trade19 U.S.C. § 1337
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Regulations46 U.S.C. § 4302
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Rules and regulations7 U.S.C. § 1592
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Imports42 U.S.C. § 6301
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Rules and regulations19 U.S.C. § 2094
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Agreements limiting imports7 U.S.C. § 1854
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Regulation of biological products42 U.S.C. § 262
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule19 U.S.C. § 1202
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Aiding unlawful importation19 U.S.C. § 1595a
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Entry of merchandise19 U.S.C. § 1484
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Illegal exportation of war materials22 U.S.C. § 401