Whenever a certificate prepared by Customs as to the arrival of any merchandise in a zone is required by a Federal agency, the port director shall issue the document certifying only that authorization to deliver the merchandise to a zone has been made. The operator shall issue a certificate of arrival of merchandise at a zone.

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Terms Used In 19 CFR 146.38

  • Merchandise: includes goods, wares and chattels of every description, except prohibited merchandise. See 19 CFR 146.1
  • Operator: is a corporation, partnership, or person that operates a zone or subzone under the terms of an agreement with the zone grantee. See 19 CFR 146.1
  • port director: means the director of that port of entry. See 19 CFR 146.1