Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 141.18 — Entry By Nonresident Corporation
19 C.F.R. § 141.18
A nonresident corporation (i.e., one which is not incorporated within the customs territory of the United States or in the Virgin Islands of the United States) may not enter merchandise for consumption unless it:
(a) Has a resident agent in the State where the port of entry is located who is authorized to accept service of process against that corporation or, in the case of an entry filed from a remote location pursuant to subpart E of part 143 of this chapter, has a resident agent authorized to accept service of process against that corporation either in the State where the port of entry is located or in the State from which the remote location filing originates; and
(b) Files a bond on CBP Form 301, containing the bond conditions set forth in § 113.62 of this chapter having a resident corporate surety to secure the payment of any increased and additional duties which may be found due.
Authorizing Statute
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule19 U.S.C. § 1202
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Priorities11 U.S.C. § 507
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Liens19 U.S.C. § 1564
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Payment of duties and fees19 U.S.C. § 1505
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Value in entry; amendment19 U.S.C. § 1487
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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General orders19 U.S.C. § 1490
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Examination of merchandise19 U.S.C. § 1499
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Declaration19 U.S.C. § 1485
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Invoice; contents19 U.S.C. § 1481
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Effective date of rates of duty19 U.S.C. § 1315
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Value19 U.S.C. § 1401a