[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 9, Volume 2]

[Revised as of January 1, 2007]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 9CFR327.1]



[Page 340-341]

 

                  TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS

 

     CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 

                               AGRICULTURE

 

PART 327_IMPORTED PRODUCTS--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 327.1  Definitions; application of provisions.



    (a) When used in this part, the following terms shall be construed 

to mean:

    (1) Import (imported). To bring within the territorial limits of the 

United States whether that arrival is accomplished by land, air, or 

water.

    (2) For product from eligible countries other than Canada:

    (i) Offer(ed) for entry. The point at which the importer presents 

the imported product to the Program for reinspection.

    (ii) Entry (entered). The point at which imported product offered 

for entry receives reinspection and is marked with the offical mark of 

inspection in accordance with Sec. 327.26 of this subchapter.

    (3) For product from Canada:

    (i) Offer(ed) for entry from establishments participating in the 

``streamlined'' inspection procedures. The point at which an official of 

the Canadian meat inspection system contacts the Import Field Office for 

an inspection assignment.

    (ii) Offer(ed) for entry from nonparticipating establishments. The 

point at which the importer presents the imported product to the Program 

for reinspection.

    (iii) Entry (entered) for product not subject to reinspection. When 

the containers or the products themselves if not in containers are 

marked with the Canadian port stamp and upon the filing of Customs Form 

7533 at the port of entry or at the nearest customhouse in accordance 

with 19 CFR part 123.

    (iv) Entry (entered) for product subject to reinspection. When the 

containers or the products themselves if not in containers are marked 

with the



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Canadian export stamp and the foreign inspection certificate 

accompanying the product is stamped as ``Inspected and Passed'' by the 

import inspector.

    (b) The provisions of this part shall apply to products derived from 

cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, and other equines, if 

capable of use as human food. Compliance with the conditions for 

importation of products under this part does not excuse the need for 

compliance with applicable requirements under other laws, including the 

provisions in parts 94, 95, and 96 of chapter I of this title.



[35 FR 15610, Oct. 3, 1970, as amended at 36 FR 12004, June 24, 1971; 54 

FR 41048, Oct. 5, 1989]