Whenever the Collector of Customs shall be notified in writing of the existence of a lien for freight, charges, or contribution in general average upon any imported merchandise entered for warehousing or taken possession of by him, he shall refuse to make delivery thereof until proof shall be produced that the said lien has been satisfied or discharged. The rights of the government of Guam shall not be prejudiced or affected by the filing of such lien, nor shall the government of Guam be liable for losses or damages consequent upon such refusal to permit delivery. If merchandise, regarding which such notice of lien has been filed shall be forfeited or abandoned and sold, the freight, charges or contribution in general average due thereon shall be paid from the proceeds of such case in the same manner as other lawful charges and expenses are paid therefrom.
SOURCE: GC § 47130.