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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a)In the United States
For purposes of this chapter--
(1) the importing authority shall be the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection or, in the case of a territory or possession of the United States with its own customs administration, analogous officials; and
(2) the exporting authority shall be the Bureau of the Census.
(b)Of other countries
The President shall publish in the Federal Register a list of all Participants, and all exporting authorities and importing authorities of Participants. The President shall update the list as necessary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 19 U.S.C. § 3905 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 19. Customs Duties § 3905. Importing and exporting authorities - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-19-customs-duties/19-usc-sect-3905/
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