19 CFR 146.31 – Admissibility of merchandise into a zone
Merchandise of every description may be admitted into a zone unless prohibited by law. A distinction is made between prohibited and conditionally admissible merchandise.
Terms Used In 19 CFR 146.31
- Admit: means to bring merchandise into a zone with zone status. See 19 CFR 146.1
- Merchandise: includes goods, wares and chattels of every description, except prohibited merchandise. See 19 CFR 146.1
(a) Prohibited merchandise. Port directors shall not admit prohibited merchandise. If there is a question as to whether the merchandise may be prohibited, port directors may permit the temporary deposit of the merchandise in a zone pending a final determination of its status. Any prohibited merchandise which is found within a zone will be disposed of in the manner provided for in the laws and regulations applicable to that merchandise.
(b) Conditionally admissible merchandise. The admission of this merchandise into a zone is subject to the regulations of the Federal agency concerned.