19 CFR 122.102
§ 122.102 Inspection of baggage in transit.
United States · 19 CFR — Customs Duties · Status: effective
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- 19 CFR 122.102, § 122.102 Inspection of baggage in transit, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/74129
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(a) General baggage in transit may be inspected upon arrival, while in transit, and upon exportation. Carriers shall present in-transit baggage for inspection at any time found necessary by the port director.
(b) In-transit baggage shall be presented to a Customs officer for inspection and clearance before the baggage can be delivered to a passenger while in the U.S.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.