# 19 CFR § 172.13: Limitations on consideration of petitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 172.13
- **Heading:** Limitations on consideration of petitions
- **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 172—CLAIMS FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES › PENALTIES SECURED BY BONDS > Subpart B—Action on Petitions

## Text

(a) Cases referred for institution of legal proceedings. No action will be taken on any petition if the civil liability has been referred to the Department of Justice for institution of legal proceedings. The petition will be forwarded to the Department of Justice.
(b) Delinquent sureties. No action will be taken on any petition from a principal or surety if received after the issuance to surety of a notice to show cause pursuant to the provisions of § 113.38(c)(3) of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 172.1 § 172.1 Notice of liquidated damages or penalty incurred and right to petition for relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.2 § 172.2 Petition for relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.3 § 172.3 Filing a petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.4 § 172.4 Demand on surety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.11 § 172.11 Petitions acted on by Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.12 § 172.12 Petitions acted on at Customs Headquarters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.13 § 172.13 Limitations on consideration of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.14 § 172.14 Headquarters advice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.14.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.21 § 172.21 Decisions effective for limited time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.21.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.22 § 172.22 Decisions not protestable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.22.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.31 § 172.31 Form of offers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.31.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.32 § 172.32 Authority to accept offers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.32.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.33 § 172.33 Acceptance of offers in compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.33.md)
- [19 CFR § 172.41 § 172.41 Time and place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.41.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-172.13. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.