19 CFR § 158.23 - Filing of application and evidence by importer.

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title: "19 CFR § 158.23 - Filing of application and evidence by importer."
title_number: 19
title_name: "Customs Duties"
section_number: "158.23"
section_name: "Filing of application and evidence by importer."
chapter_name: "U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
part_number: "158"
part_name: "RELIEF FROM DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE LOST, DAMAGED, ABANDONED, OR EXPORTED"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "19 U.S.C. 66, 1624, unless otherwise noted. Subpart C also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1563."
regulatory_source: "T.D. 72-258, 37 FR 20171, Sept. 27, 1972, unless otherwise noted."
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# 158.23 Filing of application and evidence by importer.

Within 30 days from the date of his discovery of the loss, theft, injury, or destruction, the importer shall file an application in duplicate on Customs Form 4315, or its electronic equivalent and within 90 days from the date of discovery shall file any evidence required by § 158.26 or § 158.27.

[ T.D. 72-258, 37 FR 20171, Sept. 27, 1972, as amended by CBP Dec. 15-14, 80 FR 61292, Oct. 13, 2015]