19 CFR § 151.10 - Sampling.

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title: "19 CFR § 151.10 - Sampling."
title_number: 19
title_name: "Customs Duties"
section_number: "151.10"
section_name: "Sampling."
chapter_name: "U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
part_number: "151"
part_name: "EXAMINATION, SAMPLING, AND TESTING OF MERCHANDISE"
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authority: "19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i) and (j), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624;"
regulatory_source: "T.D. 73-175, 38 FR 17470, July 2, 1973, unless otherwise noted."
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# 151.10 Sampling.

When necessary, an authorized CBP official may obtain samples of merchandise for appraisement, classification, or other official purposes. Samples shall be taken by Customs or a commercial gauger approved in accordance with § 151.13. Samples shall be marked to ensure identification and retained according to established policies.

[T.D. 87-39, 52 FR 9787, Mar. 26, 1987]