# 19 C.F.R. § 162.8 (2026): Preclearance inspections and examinations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 162.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preclearance inspections and examinations
- **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 A: Inspection, Examination, and Search / § 162.8: § 162.8   Preclearance inspections and examinations.

## Text

In connection with inspections and examinations conducted in accordance with § 148.22(a) of this chapter, United States Customs officers stationed in a foreign country may exercise such functions and perform such duties (including inspections, examinations, searches, seizures, and arrests), as may be permitted by treaty, agreement, or law of the country in which they are stationed.
[T.D. 89-22, 54 FR 5077, Feb. 1, 1989]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 162.3 (2026) § 162.3   Boarding and search of vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_3.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.4 (2026) § 162.4   Search for letters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_4.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.5 (2026) § 162.5   Search of arriving vehicles and aircraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_5.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.6 (2026) § 162.6   Search of persons, baggage, and merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_6.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.7 (2026) § 162.7   Search of vehicles, persons, or beasts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_7.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 162.8 (2026) § 162.8   Preclearance inspections and examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P162_S162_8.md)

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