19 CFR § 159.44 - Special duties on merchandise imported under agreements in restraint of trade.

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title: "19 CFR § 159.44 - Special duties on merchandise imported under agreements in restraint of trade."
title_number: 19
title_name: "Customs Duties"
section_number: "159.44"
section_name: "Special duties on merchandise imported under agreements in restraint of trade."
chapter_name: "U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
part_number: "159"
part_name: "LIQUIDATION OF DUTIES"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "19 U.S.C. 66, 1500, 1504, 1624."
regulatory_source: "T.D. 73-175, 38 FR 17482, July 2, 1973, unless otherwise noted."
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# 159.44 Special duties on merchandise imported under agreements in restraint of trade.

Whenever it appears that imported articles may be subject to the special duties provided for in section 802, Act of September 8, 1916 (15 U.S.C. 73), the Center director shall report the matter to the Commissioner of Customs and await instructions with respect to the imposition of such duties.