# 19 CFR § 12.9: Release for final delivery to consignee

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 12.9
- **Heading:** Release for final delivery to consignee
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 19—Customs Duties > CHAPTER I—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 12—SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE > Meat and Meat-Food Products

## Text

No meat, meat-food products, or animal casings shall be released for final delivery to the consignee until the port director is advised by the Department of Agriculture, or its representative, that the merchandise is admissible.

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 12.1 § 12.1 Cooperation with certain agencies; joint regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.3 § 12.3 Release under bond; liquidated damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.4 § 12.4 Exportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.5 § 12.5 Shipment to other ports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.5.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.6 § 12.6 Affidavits required to accompany entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.7 § 12.7 Permits required for importation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.8 § 12.8 Inspection; bond; release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.8.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.9 § 12.9 Release for final delivery to consignee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.9.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.10 § 12.10 Regulations and orders of the Department of Agriculture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.10.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.11 § 12.11 Requirements for entry and release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.12 § 12.12 Release under bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.13 § 12.13 Unclaimed shipments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.14 § 12.14 Detention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.14.md)
- [19 CFR § 12.15 § 12.15 Disposition; refund of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.15.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-12.9. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.