19 U.S.C. · Customs Duties
19 U.S.C. § 1648

Uncertified checks, United States notes, and national bank notes receivable for customs duties

Ch. 4 — TARIFF ACT OF 1930
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19 U.S.C. § 1648 — Uncertified checks, United States notes, and national bank notes receivable for customs duties

U.S.C. Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES 19 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 4 - TARIFF ACT OF 1930 SUBTITLE III - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions Sec. 1648 - Uncertified checks, United States notes, and national bank notes receivable for customs duties From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§1648. Uncertified checks, United States notes, and national bank notes receivable for customs duties

Customs officers may receive uncertified checks, United States notes, and circulating notes of national banking associations in payment of duties on imports, during such time and under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe; but if a check so received is not paid the person by whom such check has been tendered shall remain liable for the payment of the duties and for all legal penalties and additions to the same extent as if such check had not been tendered.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, §648, 46 Stat. 762; Pub. L. 91–271, title III, §301(kk), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 291.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments 1970—Pub. L. 91–271 substituted reference to customs officers for reference to collectors of customs.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 91–271, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as a note under section 1500 of this title.

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