# 19 CFR § 162.11: Authority to procure warrants

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 162.11
- **Heading:** Authority to procure warrants
- **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 162—INSPECTION, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE > Subpart B—Search Warrants

## Text

Customs officers are authorized to procure search warrants under the provisions of section 595, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1595). However, a Customs officer who is lawfully on any premises and is able to identify merchandise which has been imported contrary to law may seize such merchandise without a warrant. If merchandise is in a building on the boundary, see § 123.71 of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 162.3 § 162.3 Boarding and search of vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.4 § 162.4 Search for letters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.5 § 162.5 Search of arriving vehicles and aircraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.5.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.6 § 162.6 Search of persons, baggage, and merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.7 § 162.7 Search of vehicles, persons, or beasts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.8 § 162.8 Preclearance inspections and examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.8.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.11 § 162.11 Authority to procure warrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.12 § 162.12 Service of search warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.13 § 162.13 Search of rooms not described in warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.15 § 162.15 Receipt for seized property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.15.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.21 § 162.21 Responsibility and authority for seizures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.21.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.22 § 162.22 Seizure of conveyances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.22.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.23 § 162.23 Seizure under section 596(c), Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1595a(c)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.23.md)
- [19 CFR § 162.31 § 162.31 Notice of fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-162.31.md)

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