Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 127.42 — Disposition Of Merchandise Owned By Government
19 C.F.R. § 127.42
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(a) Disposition. If title to any unclaimed and abandoned merchandise vests in the United States under § 127.41, the merchandise may be retained by Customs for its official use, or in Customs discretion, the merchandise may be transferred to any other Federal, state or local agency, destroyed or disposed of otherwise.
(b) Payment of charges and expenses. All transfer and storage charges or expenses accruing on retained or transferred merchandise will be paid by the receiving agency. Such transfer and storage charges or expenses will include those accruing with respect to the merchandise while subject to general order.
Authorizing Statute
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Entry into customs territory of the United States15 U.S.C. § 2612
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Disposition and release of seized property26 U.S.C. § 5688
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Bonded warehouses19 U.S.C. § 1555
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Disposition of articles entered for fairs19 U.S.C. § 1753