103.34—Sanctions for improper actions by Customs officers or employees.
(a)
The improper disclosure of the confidential information contained in Customs documents, or the disclosure of information relative to the business of one importer or exporter that is acquired by a Customs officer or employee in an official capacity to any person not authorized by law or regulations to receive this information is a ground for dismissal from the United States Customs Service, suspension, or other disciplinary action, and if done for a valuable consideration subjects that person to criminal prosecution.
(b)
Sanctions for improper denials of information by Customs officers or employees are set forth in § 103.9(c).