Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 162.4 — Search For Letters
19 C.F.R. § 162.4
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A Customs officer may search vessels for letters which may be on board or may have been conveyed contrary to law on board any vessel or on any post route, and shall seize such letters and deliver them to the nearest post office or detain them subject to the orders of the postal authorities.
Authorizing Statute
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General rules for civil forfeiture proceedings18 U.S.C. § 983
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Bringing in and harboring certain aliens8 U.S.C. § 1324
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Reporting requirements for individuals19 U.S.C. § 1459
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Seizure; appraisement19 U.S.C. § 1606
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Definitions6 U.S.C. § 101
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Seizing and detaining letters39 U.S.C. § 604
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Aiding unlawful importation19 U.S.C. § 1595a
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Disposition and release of seized property26 U.S.C. § 5688
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Forfeitures21 U.S.C. § 881
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Smuggling goods into foreign countries18 U.S.C. § 546
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Seizure; warrants and reports19 U.S.C. § 1603
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Falsity or lack of manifest; penalties19 U.S.C. § 1584
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Search of vehicles and persons19 U.S.C. § 482
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Prohibited acts A21 U.S.C. § 960
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Importation of controlled substances21 U.S.C. § 952
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Release of seized property19 U.S.C. § 1614
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Seizure; summary forfeiture and sale19 U.S.C. § 1609
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Boarding vessels19 U.S.C. § 1581
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Manifests19 U.S.C. § 1431
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Seizure; sale unlawful19 U.S.C. § 1611
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Seizure; claims; judicial condemnation19 U.S.C. § 1608