19 CFR 191.4 – Merchandise in which a U.S. Government interest exists
(a) Restricted meaning of Government. A U.S. Government instrumentality operating with nonappropriated funds is considered a Government entity within the meaning of this section.
Terms Used In 19 CFR 191.4
- United States: includes all territories and possessions of the United States, except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island, and the island of Guam. See 19 CFR 134.1
(b) Allowance of drawback. If the merchandise is sold to the U.S. Government, drawback shall be available only to the:
(1) Department, branch, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. Government which purchased it; or
(2) Supplier, or any of the parties specified in § 191.82 of this part, provided the claim is supported by documentation signed by a proper officer of the department, branch, agency, or instrumentality concerned certifying that the right to drawback was reserved by the supplier or other parties with the knowledge and consent of the department, branch, agency, or instrumentality.
(c) Bond. No bond shall be required when a United States Government entity claims drawback.