# 19 C.F.R. § 163.9 (2026): Enforcement of summons

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P163_S163_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 163.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Enforcement of summons
- **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 / § 163.9: § 163.9   Enforcement of summons.

## Text

Whenever a person does not comply with a Customs summons, the issuing officer may request the appropriate U.S. attorney to seek an order requiring compliance from the U.S. district court for the district in which the person is found or resides or is doing business. A person who is entitled to notice under § 163.8(a) shall have a right to intervene in any such enforcement proceeding.

## 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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