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19 U.S.C. § 1496a

Title 19 Chapter 4 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1496a. Clearance restrictions of individuals returning from abroad; special circumstances; “baggage and effects” defined

Except as otherwise provided by law, no individual returning to the United States from abroad shall be—

  • (1) entitled to the admission of his or her baggage and effects free of duty without entry; or
  • (2) entitled to expedited customs examination and clearance of his or her baggage and effects.

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