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§ 12.33 — Importation Of Tea; Entry; Examination For Customs Purposes

19 C.F.R. § 12.33

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(a) The importation of any merchandise as tea which is inferior in purity, quality, and fitness for consumption to the standards prescribed by the Act of March 2, 1897, as amended (21 U.S.C. 41 through 50), is prohibited. Customs officers and employees shall perform all duties required of them by the said act and regulations.

(b) The importation of tea is subject also to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the regulations thereunder. See §§ 12.1 to 12.5.

(d) The port director may order such an examination of packages containing tea as will satisfy him that no dutiable goods are packed therein. For this purpose the customary designation shall be made of packages for examination in public stores.

(e) If the invoice has not been received, the importer may use an additional copy of the chop list and release permit required by the regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services as a pro forma invoice, marking “Pro forma invoice” across the face thereof.

19 C.F.R. § 12.32 19 C.F.R. § 12.34

Authorizing Statute

Importation of wild mammals and birds in violation of foreign law
19 U.S.C. § 1527
Bonds and other security
19 U.S.C. § 1623
Definitions
7 U.S.C. § 136
Regulations and hearings
21 U.S.C. § 371
No remission or refund after release of merchandise
19 U.S.C. § 1558
Findings
19 U.S.C. § 3901
Imports and exports
21 U.S.C. § 381
Convict-made goods; importation prohibited
19 U.S.C. § 1307
Prohibited acts
42 U.S.C. § 7522
Regulations
19 U.S.C. § 2612
Immoral articles; importation prohibited
19 U.S.C. § 1305
Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary
19 U.S.C. § 66
Unlawful businesses without permit; application to State agency
27 U.S.C. § 203
Findings, policy, and intent
15 U.S.C. § 2601
Unfair practices in import trade
19 U.S.C. § 1337
Regulations
46 U.S.C. § 4302
Departmental regulations
5 U.S.C. § 301
Rules and regulations
7 U.S.C. § 1592
Importation or shipment of injurious mammals, birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibia, and reptiles; permits, specimens for museums; regulations
18 U.S.C. § 42
Imports
42 U.S.C. § 6301
Rules and regulations
19 U.S.C. § 2094
Agreements limiting imports
7 U.S.C. § 1854
Regulation of biological products
42 U.S.C. § 262
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
19 U.S.C. § 1202
Aiding unlawful importation
19 U.S.C. § 1595a
Entry of merchandise
19 U.S.C. § 1484
Illegal exportation of war materials
22 U.S.C. § 401