# 19 C.F.R. § 162.42 (2026): Proceedings by libel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_42

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 162.42 (2026)
- **Heading:** Proceedings by libel
- **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 162: INSPECTION, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE / Subpart E: Treatment of Seized Merchandise / § 162.42: § 162.42   Proceedings by libel.

## Text

If seizure is made under a statute which provides that the property may be seized and proceeded against by libel, the summary forfeiture procedures set forth in §§ 162.45, 162.46, and 162.47 do not apply. Such cases shall be referred to the U.S. attorney. The Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer may request the U.S. attorney to seek a decree of forfeiture providing for delivery of the property to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer for sale or other appropriate disposition, if such property is not to be retained for official use.
[T.D. 72-211, 37 FR 16488, Aug. 15, 1999, as amended by T.D. 99-27, 64 FR 13676, Mar. 22, 1999]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 162.42 (2026) § 162.42   Proceedings by libel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_42.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.43 (2026) § 162.43   Appraisement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_43.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.44 (2026) § 162.44   Release on payment of appraised value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_44.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.45 (2026) § 162.45   Summary forfeiture: Property other than Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances. Notice of seizure and sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_45.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.45a (2026) § 162.45a   Summary forfeiture of Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_45a.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.46 (2026) § 162.46   Summary forfeiture: Disposition of goods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_46.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.47 (2026) § 162.47   Claim for property subject to summary forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_47.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.48 (2026) § 162.48   Disposition of perishable and other seized property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_48.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.49 (2026) § 162.49   Forfeiture by court decree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_49.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.50 (2026) § 162.50   Forfeiture by court decree: Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_50.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.51 (2026) § 162.51   Disposition of proceeds of sale of property seized and forfeited other than under 19 U.S.C. 1592.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_51.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.52 (2026) § 162.52   Disposition of proceeds of sale of property seized and forfeited under 19 U.S.C. 1592.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_52.md)

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