# 19 C.F.R. § 19.8 (2026): Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 19.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers
- **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 19: CUSTOMS WAREHOUSES, CONTAINER STATIONS AND CONTROL OF MERCHANDISE THEREIN / § 19.8: § 19.8   Examination of goods by importer › sampling › repacking › examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers.

## Text

Importers may, upon application approved by the port director on Customs Form 3499 examine, sample, and repack
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or transfer merchandise in bonded warehouse. Where there will be no interference with the orderly conduct of Customs business and no danger to the revenue prospective purchaser may be permitted to examine merchandise in bonded warehouses upon the written request of the owner, importer, consignee, or transferee.
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Repacking shall be considered a manipulation within the purview of sec. 562, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
[28 FR 14763, Dec. 31, 1963, as amended by T.D. 82-204, 47 FR 49371, Nov. 1, 1982]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 19.1 (2026) § 19.1   Classes of customs warehouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_1.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.2 (2026) § 19.2   Applications to bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_2.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.3 (2026) § 19.3   Bonded warehouses; alterations; relocation; suspensions; discontinuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_3.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.4 (2026) § 19.4   CBP and proprietor responsibility and supervision over warehouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_4.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.6 (2026) § 19.6   Deposits, withdrawals, blanket permits to withdraw and sealing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_6.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.7 (2026) § 19.7   Expenses of labor and storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_7.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.8 (2026) § 19.8   Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_8.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.9 (2026) § 19.9   General order, abandoned, and seized merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_9.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.10 (2026) § 19.10   Examination packages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_10.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.11 (2026) § 19.11   Manipulation in bonded warehouses and elsewhere.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_11.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.12 (2026) § 19.12   Inventory control and recordkeeping system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_12.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.13 (2026) § 19.13   Requirements for establishment of warehouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_13.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.13a (2026) § 19.13a   Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_13a.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 19.14 (2026) § 19.14   Materials for use in manufacturing warehouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P19_S19_14.md)

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