Merchandise designated for examination at an importer‘s premises or other place not in the charge of a Customs officer may be carted, lightered, or carried to any such place by the importer without a cartman’s or lighterman’s license, when in the judgment of the port director the revenue will not be endangered. Otherwise, such transfer shall be done by a licensed cartman, who shall be the contract cartman whenever practicable.

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Terms Used In 19 CFR 125.12

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Importer: means the person primarily liable for the payment of any duties on the merchandise, or an authorized agent acting on his behalf. See 19 CFR 101.1
  • port director: means the person who has jurisdiction within the geographical boundaries of their port of entry unless the regulations provide that particular trade functions or determinations are exclusively within the purview of a Center Director or other CBP personnel. See 19 CFR 101.1