# 19 C.F.R. § 12.27 (2026): Importation or exportation of wild animals or birds, or the dead bodies thereof illegally captured or killed, etc

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 12.27 (2026)
- **Heading:** Importation or exportation of wild animals or birds, or the dead bodies thereof illegally captured or killed, etc
- **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 12: SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE / § 12.27: § 12.27   Importation or exportation of wild animals or birds, or the dead bodies thereof illegally captured or killed, etc.

## Text

Customs officers shall perform all duties required of them under statutory provisions that prohibit or restrict the importation or exportation of wild animals or birds, or the dead bodies thereof, or the eggs of such birds, killed, captured, taken, transported, etc., contrary to law. Such laws and statutory provisions include 18 U.S.C. 43, 44, 3054, 3112.
[T.D. 89-1, 53 FR 51253, Dec. 21, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 12.1 (2026) § 12.1   Cooperation with certain agencies; joint regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_1.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.3 (2026) § 12.3   Release under bond; liquidated damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_3.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.4 (2026) § 12.4   Exportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_4.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.5 (2026) § 12.5   Shipment to other ports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_5.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.6 (2026) § 12.6   Affidavits required to accompany entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_6.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.7 (2026) § 12.7   Permits required for importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_7.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.8 (2026) § 12.8   Inspection; bond; release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_8.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.9 (2026) § 12.9   Release for final delivery to consignee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_9.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.10 (2026) § 12.10   Regulations and orders of the Department of Agriculture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_10.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.11 (2026) § 12.11   Requirements for entry and release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_11.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.12 (2026) § 12.12   Release under bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_12.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.13 (2026) § 12.13   Unclaimed shipments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_13.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.14 (2026) § 12.14   Detention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_14.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 12.15 (2026) § 12.15   Disposition; refund of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P12_S12_15.md)

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