19 C.F.R. § 151.11

Request for samples or additional examination packages after release of merchandise

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If an authorized CBP official requires samples or additional examination packages of merchandise which has been released from CBP custody, an authorized CBP official will send the importer a written request, on Customs Form 28, or its electronic equivalent, Request for Information, or other appropriate form, to submit the necessary samples or packages. If the request is not promptly complied with, an authorized CBP official may make a demand under the bond for the return of the necessary merchandise to CBP custody in accordance with § 141.113 of this chapter. For purposes of determining admissibility, representatives of the Food and Drug Administration may obtain samples of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic, the importation of which is governed by section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (21 U.S.C. 381).

[T.D. 73-175, 38 FR 17470, July 2, 1973, as amended by T.D. 75-152, 40 FR 27444, June 30, 1975; T.D. 84-213, 49 FR 41186, Oct. 19, 1984; CBP Dec. 07-02, 72 FR 4430, Jan. 31, 2007; CBP Dec. 15-14, 80 FR 61291, Oct. 13, 2015]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1998–2024 · leading case: Phoenix Metal Co., Ltd. v. United States, 2024 CIT 68 (Ct. Intl. Trade 2024).

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Phoenix Metal Co., Ltd. v. United States, 2024 CIT 68 (Ct. Intl. Trade 2024). · cites it 2× “19 C.F.R. § 151.11 . CBP utilizes this form to gather additional information from the importer prior to deciding whether “reasonable suspicion” exists and imposing interim measures.”

United States v. So's USA Co., 1999 CIT 90 (Ct. Intl. Trade 1999). “2 (a)(2) (1999), *608 and Customs may later request samples or additional examination of goods which have already been released, 19 C.F.R. § 151.11 (1999). On November 30, 1990, Customs released the imported goods to So’s custody.”

Diachem Indus. Ltd. v. United States, 22 Ct. Int'l Trade 889 (Ct. Intl. Trade 1998). “Customs’ Request for Information pursuant to 19 CFR 151.11, 152.2, (CF 28)). DIAQ is not a supported catalyst.”

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