CFR > Title 19 - Customs Duties > CHAPTER I—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 151—EXAMINATION, SAMPLING, AND TESTING OF MERCHANDISE > SUBPART A—General (§151.1 to §151.16) > 151.11—Request for samples or additional examination packages after release of merchandise.

151.11—Request for samples or additional examination packages after release of merchandise.

If the port director requires samples or additional examination packages of merchandise which has been released from CBP custody, he shall send the importer a written request, on Customs Form 28, Request for Information, or other appropriate form, to submit the necessary samples or packages. If the request is not promptly complied with, the port director 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 ).

Code of Federal Regulations

[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]