# 19 CFR § 145.52: Literature concerning devices for unlawful abortion

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.52

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 145.52
- **Heading:** Literature concerning devices for unlawful abortion
- **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 145—MAIL IMPORTATIONS > Subpart E—Restricted and Prohibited Merchandise

## Text

Mail articles containing literature or advertisements concerning devices to produce unlawful abortions, are prohibited from the mails by 18 U.S.C. 1461, and shall be retained by, or delivered to, the Postal Service for disposition under the postal laws and regulations. If the Postal Service determines in any case that it is proper to release the material to the addressee, it shall be submitted for Customs treatment before delivery.
[T.D. 78-99, 43 FR 13061, Mar. 29, 1978, as amended by T.D. 78-102, 43 FR 14455, Apr. 6, 1978]

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 145.1 § 145.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.2 § 145.2 Mail subject to Customs examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.3 § 145.3 Opening of letter class mail; reading of correspondence prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.4 § 145.4 Dutiable merchandise without declaration or invoice, prohibited merchandise, and merchandise imported contrary to law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.5 § 145.5 Undeliverable packages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.5.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.11 § 145.11 Declarations of value and invoices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.12 § 145.12 Entry of merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.13 § 145.13 Internal revenue tax on mail entries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.14 § 145.14 Marking requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.14.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.15 § 145.15 Bonding requirements for informal mail entries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.15.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.21 § 145.21 Administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.21.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.22 § 145.22 Procedures for obtaining administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.22.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.23 § 145.23 Time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.23.md)
- [19 CFR § 145.24 § 145.24 Amendment of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-145.24.md)

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