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CFR /  Title 19  /  Part 142  /  Sec. 142.18 Entry summary not required for prohibited merchandise.

(a) Exportation or destruction of prohibited merchandise. If merchandise released at time of entry is later found to be prohibited, the port director shall demand its return to Customs custody in accordance with Sec. 141.113 of this chapter, and an entry summary and the deposit of estimated duties, if any, shall not be required provided:

(1) An entry for exportation, Customs Form 7512, or an application to destroy the merchandise under Customs supervision is made within 10 days after the time of entry, and the exportation or destruction is accomplished promptly, or

(2) An entry for transportation and exportation, Customs Form 7512, is made within 10 days after the time of entry and domestic carriage of the merchandise does not conflict with the requirements of another Federal agency.

(b) Procedures for exportation or destruction. The exportation or destruction of prohibited merchandise as required by paragraph (a) shall be in accordance with Sec. Sec. 158.41 and 158.45(c) of this chapter.