The general order period is that period of time during which general order merchandise, as defined in Sec. 127.1, is not subject to sale. The general order period expires 6 months from the date of importation. [T.D. 79-221, 44 FR 46814, Aug. 9, 1979, as amended by T.D. 98-74, 63 FR 51290, Sept. 25, 1998]