Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 162.11 — Authority To Procure Warrants
19 C.F.R. § 162.11
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Customs officers are authorized to procure search warrants under the provisions of section 595, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1595). However, a Customs officer who is lawfully on any premises and is able to identify merchandise which has been imported contrary to law may seize such merchandise without a warrant. If merchandise is in a building on the boundary, see § 123.71 of this chapter.
Authorizing Statute
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Searches and seizures19 U.S.C. § 1595
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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