# 19 C.F.R. § 103.25 (2026): Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_25

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 103.25 (2026)
- **Heading:** Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 19 CFR: Customs Duties / Chapter I: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 103: AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION / Subpart B: Production or Disclosure in Federal, State, Local, and Foreign Proceedings / § 103.25: § 103.25   Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.

## Text

If the court or other authority declines to stay the demand in response to a request made in accordance with § 103.24 pending receipt of instructions, or rules that the demand must be complied with irrespective of instructions rendered in accordance with §§ 103.22, 103.23, 103.26, or 103.27 of this subpart not to produce the documents or disclose the information sought, the CBP employee upon whom the demand has been made shall, pursuant to this subpart, respectfully decline to comply with the demand.
See, United States ex rel. Touhy
v.
Ragen,
340 U.S. 462 (1951).
[61 FR 19838, May 3, 1996, as amended at 78 FR 70856, Nov. 27, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 103.21 (2026) § 103.21   Purpose and definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_21.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.22 (2026) § 103.22   Procedure in the event of a demand for CBP information in any federal, state, or local civil proceeding or administrative action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_22.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.23 (2026) § 103.23   Factors in determining whether to disclose information pursuant to a demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_23.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.24 (2026) § 103.24   Procedure in the event a decision concerning a demand is not made prior to the time a response to the demand is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_24.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.25 (2026) § 103.25   Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_25.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.26 (2026) § 103.26   Procedure in the event of a demand for CBP information in a state or local criminal proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_26.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 103.27 (2026) § 103.27   Procedure in the event of a demand for CBP information in a foreign proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P103_S103_27.md)

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