Who pays for the transportation costs when foreign excess personal property is returned to the United States?

§ 102–36.400 Who pays for the transportation costs when foreign excess personal property is returned to the United States? When foreign excess property is to be returned to the U.S. for the purpose of an approved transfer or donation under the provisions of 40 U.S.C. 521–529, 549, and 551, the Federal agency, State agency, or donee receiving the property is responsible for all direct costs involved in the transfer, which include packing, handling, crating, and transportation. [65 FR 31218, May 16, 2000, as amended at 71 FR 53572, Sept. 12, 2006] Gifts