[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 2]

[Revised as of April 1, 2006]

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[CITE: 19CFR145.54]



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                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

        HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 145_MAIL IMPORTATIONS--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart E_Restricted and Prohibited Merchandise

 

Sec.  145.54  Alcoholic beverages.



    (a) Nonmailable. Alcoholic beverages are nonmailable, with certain 

exceptions (see 18 U.S.C. 1716 and the postal regulations), and when 

imported in the mails are subject to seizure and forfeiture under 18 

U.S.C. 545.

    (b) Seizure. When alcoholic beverages are received in the mails, 

they shall be seized, and the addressee shall be advised that they are 

subject to forfeiture and that he has a right to file a petition for 

their release (see part 171 of this chapter).

    (c) Conditions for release. If the port director is satisfied that 

there was no fraudulent intent involved, he may release the alcoholic 

beverages to the addressee upon the following conditions:

    (1) Applicable duty and internal revenue tax shall be paid.

    (2) The addressee shall comply with the alcoholic beverage laws of 

the State to which the shipment is destined.

    (3) Any other conditions the port director may impose under his 

authority to remit or mitigate fines, penalties, and forfeitures shall 

be complied with.

    (4) The addressee, his representative, or a common carrier shall 

pick up the merchandise at the Customs office where it is being held. 

Since the merchandise is nonmailable, it cannot be delivered by the 

Postal Service.