# 27 C.F.R. § 447.63 (2026): Seizure and forfeiture

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P447_S447_63

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 447.63 (2026)
- **Heading:** Seizure and forfeiture
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 447: IMPORTATION OF ARMS, AMMUNITION AND IMPLEMENTS OF WAR / Subpart G: Penalties, Seizures and Forfeitures / § 447.63: § 447.63   Seizure and forfeiture.

## Text

Whoever knowingly imports into the United States contrary to law any article on the U.S. Munitions Import List; or receives, conceals, buys, sells, or in any manner facilitates its transportation, concealment, or sale after importation, knowing the same to have been imported contrary to law, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; and the merchandise so imported, or the value thereof shall be forfeited to the United States.
(18 U.S.C. 545)
[T.D. ATF-8, 39 FR 3251, Jan. 25, 1974, as amended by T.D. ATF-215, 50 FR 42162, Oct. 18, 1985]

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 447.61 (2026) § 447.61   Unlawful importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P447_S447_61.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 447.62 (2026) § 447.62   False statements or concealment of facts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P447_S447_62.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 447.63 (2026) § 447.63   Seizure and forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P447_S447_63.md)

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