# 19 CFR § 19.8: Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 19.8
- **Heading:** Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers
- **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 19—CUSTOMS WAREHOUSES, CONTAINER STATIONS AND CONTROL OF MERCHANDISE THEREIN > General Provisions

## Text

Importers may, upon application approved by the port director on Customs Form 3499 examine, sample, and repack
12
or transfer merchandise in bonded warehouse. Where there will be no interference with the orderly conduct of Customs business and no danger to the revenue prospective purchaser may be permitted to examine merchandise in bonded warehouses upon the written request of the owner, importer, consignee, or transferee.
12 Repacking shall be considered a manipulation within the purview of sec. 562, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
[28 FR 14763, Dec. 31, 1963, as amended by T.D. 82-204, 47 FR 49371, Nov. 1, 1982]

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 19.2 § 19.2 Applications to bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.3 § 19.3 Bonded warehouses; alterations; relocation; suspensions; discontinuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.4 § 19.4 CBP and proprietor responsibility and supervision over warehouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.6 § 19.6 Deposits, withdrawals, blanket permits to withdraw and sealing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.7 § 19.7 Expenses of labor and storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.8 § 19.8 Examination of goods by importer; sampling; repacking; examination of merchandise by prospective purchasers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.8.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.9 § 19.9 General order, abandoned, and seized merchandise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.9.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.10 § 19.10 Examination packages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.10.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.11 § 19.11 Manipulation in bonded warehouses and elsewhere.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.11.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.12 § 19.12 Inventory control and recordkeeping system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.12.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.13 § 19.13 Requirements for establishment of warehouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.13.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.13a § 19.13a Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.13a.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.14 § 19.14 Materials for use in manufacturing warehouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.14.md)
- [19 CFR § 19.15 § 19.15 Withdrawal for exportation of articles manufactured in bond; waste or byproducts for consumption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-19.15.md)

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