19 CFR 12.97

§ 12.97 Importations contrary to law.

United States · 19 CFR — Customs Duties · Status: effective

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Citation: 19 CFR 12.97, § 12.97 Importations contrary to law, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/73537
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Importations of switchblade knives, except as permitted by 15 U.S.C. 1244, are importations contrary to law and are subject to forfeiture under 19 U.S.C. 1595a(c).

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.