# 19 C.F.R. § 163.3 (2026): Entry records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 163.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Entry records
- **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 163: RECORDKEEPING / § 163.3: § 163.3   Entry records.

## Text

Any person described in § 163.2(a) with reference to an import transaction shall be prepared to produce or transmit to Customs, in accordance with § 163.6(a), any entry records which may be demanded by Customs. If entry records submitted to Customs not pursuant to a demand are returned by Customs, or if production of entry records at the time of entry is waived by Customs, such person shall continue to maintain those entry records in accordance with this part. Entry records which are normally kept in the ordinary course of business must be maintained by such person in accordance with this part whether or not copies thereof are retained by Customs.

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 163.0 (2026) § 163.0   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_0.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.1 (2026) § 163.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_1.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.2 (2026) § 163.2   Persons required to maintain records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_2.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.3 (2026) § 163.3   Entry records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_3.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.4 (2026) § 163.4   Record retention period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_4.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.5 (2026) § 163.5   Methods for storage of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_5.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.6 (2026) § 163.6   Production and examination of entry and other records and witnesses; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_6.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.7 (2026) § 163.7   Summons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_7.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.8 (2026) § 163.8   Third-party recordkeeper summons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_8.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.9 (2026) § 163.9   Enforcement of summons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_9.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.10 (2026) § 163.10   Failure to comply with court order; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_10.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.11 (2026) § 163.11   Audit procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_11.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.12 (2026) § 163.12   Recordkeeping Compliance Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_12.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 163.13 (2026) § 163.13   Denial and removal of program certification; appeal procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_13.md)

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