# 19 CFR § 4.3a: Penalties for violation of vessel reporting and entry requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.3a

## Section

- **Citation:** 19 CFR § 4.3a
- **Heading:** Penalties for violation of vessel reporting and entry requirements
- **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 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES > Arrival and Entry of Vessels

## Text

Violation of the arrival or entry reporting requirements provided for in this part may result in the master being liable for certain civil and criminal penalties, as provided under 19 U.S.C. 1436, in addition to other penalties applicable under other provisions of law. The penalties include civil monetary penalties for failure to report arrival or make entry, and any conveyance used in connection with any such violation is subject to seizure and forfeiture. Further, if any merchandise (other than sea stores or the equivalent for conveyances other than a vessel) is involved in the failure to report arrival or entry, additional penalties equal to the value of merchandise may be imposed, and the merchandise may be seized and forfeited unless properly entered by the importer or consignee. The criminal penalties, applicable upon conviction, include fines and imprisonment if the master intentionally commits any violation of these reporting and entry requirements or if prohibited merchandise is involved in the failure to report arrival or make entry.
[T.D. 93-96, 58 FR 67316, Dec. 21, 1993]

## Nearby sections

- [19 CFR § 4.0 § 4.0 General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.0.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.1 § 4.1 Boarding of vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.1.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.2 § 4.2 Reports of arrival of vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.2.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.3 § 4.3 Vessels required to enter; place of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.3.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.3a § 4.3a Penalties for violation of vessel reporting and entry requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.3a.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.4 § 4.4 Panama Canal; report of arrival required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.4.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.5 § 4.5 Government vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.5.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.6 § 4.6 Departure or unlading before report or entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.6.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.7 § 4.7 Inward foreign manifest; production on demand; contents and form; advance filing of cargo declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.7.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.7a § 4.7a Inward manifest; information required; alternative forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.7a.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.7b § 4.7b Electronic passenger and crew arrival manifests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.7b.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.7c § 4.7c Vessel stow plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.7c.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.7d § 4.7d Container status messages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.7d.md)
- [19 CFR § 4.8 § 4.8 Preliminary entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-19-4.8.md)

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