# 19 CFR § 146.10: Authority to examine merchandise

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 146.10
- **Heading:** Authority to examine merchandise
- **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 146—FOREIGN TRADE ZONES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The port director may cause any merchandise to be examined before or at the time of admission to a zone, or at any time thereafter, if the examination is considered necessary to facilitate the proper administration of any law, regulation, or instruction which Customs is authorized to enforce.

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 146.1 § 146.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.2 § 146.2 Port director as Board representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.3 § 146.3 Customs supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.4 § 146.4 Operator responsibility and supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.6 § 146.6 Procedure for activation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.7 § 146.7 Zone changes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.8 § 146.8 Seals, authority of operator to break and affix.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.8.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.9 § 146.9 Permission of operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.9.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.10 § 146.10 Authority to examine merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.10.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.11 § 146.11 Transportation of merchandise to a zone.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.12 § 146.12 Use of zone by carrier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.13 § 146.13 Customs forms and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.14 § 146.14 Retail trade within a zone.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.14.md)
- [19 CFR § 146.21 § 146.21 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-146.21.md)

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