Any seizure subject to forfeiture may be remitted or mitigated pursuant to the provisions of 19 U.S.C. § 1618 or 31 U.S.C. § 5321, as applicable. Any person who accepts a remission or mitigation decision will not be considered to have substantially prevailed in a civil forfeiture proceeding for purposes of collection of any fees, costs or interest from the Government.

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Terms Used In 19 CFR 171.24

  • Civil forfeiture: The loss of ownership of property used to conduct illegal activity.

[T.D. 00-88, 65 FR 78093, Dec. 14, 2000]