15 U.S.C. §§ 11 - Trusts in Restraint of Trade

Customs enforces this law declaring trusts in restraint of import trade illegal by seizing and forfeiting any merchandise imported by any party found to be restraining trade.

15 U. S. C. §§ 68-68j - Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit false or deceptive labeling (misbranding) of wool products. Section 68f requires all wool products imported into the U.S. to be labeled in accordance with requirements set forth in the law. That information is also required to be in the invoices provided at the time of importation. 19 C.F.R. §§ 11.12 (1995) requires labeling of wool products to indicate fiber content. 16 C.F.R. §§ 300-300.35 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 69-69j - Fur Products Labeling Act

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit false or deceptive labeling (misbranding) and false advertising of fur products. Section 69d requires all fur products imported into the U.S. to be labeled in accordance with the requirements set forth in the law. That information is also required to be in the invoices provided at the time of importation. 19 C.F.R. §§ 11.12a (1995) requires labeling of fur products to indicate composition. 16 C.F.R. §§ 300-300.35.

15 U. S. C. §§ 70-77 - Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit false or deceptive labeling (misbranding) and false advertising of any textile fiber products. Section 70g requires all textile fiber products imported into the U.S. to be labeled in accordance with the requirements set forth in the law. That information is also required to be in the invoices provided for importation. 19 C.F.R. §§ 11.12b (1995) provides for labeling textile fiber products. 16 C.F.R. Part 303 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, 78dd-2 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

This Act prohibits certain foreign trade practices by certain issuers of securities and domestic concerns.

15 U.S.C. §§ 206 - Standard Gauge for Iron and Steel

This provision which sets uniform standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel is used in determining duties and taxes.

15 U. S. C. §§ 237-241 - Standard Barrels for Lime

Customs enforces these provisions which provide for uniformity in sizes of barrels of lime and barrel marking requirements for importation. 15 C.F.R. §§ 240.1 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 291-300 - Gold Labeling Act of 1976

Customs enforces restrictions on the importation of gold or silver stamped with the words "United States Assay" or any words calculated to convey the impression that the U.S. Government has certified to the quality of such gold or silver. Section 294 prohibits the importation of such falsely marked gold or silver. 19 C.F.R. §§ 11.13 (1995). implement these restrictions.

15 U. S. C. §§ 717-717w - Natural Gas Act

Customs enforces these provisions on the regulation of the transporting and selling natural gas in interstate and foreign commerce. Section 717b prohibits the exportation or importation of natural gas without authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

15 U.S.C. §§ 784 - Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974

Customs ensures that coal and refined petroleum product exports comply with licensing requirements.

15 U. S. C. §§ 1051-1127 - Lanham Trade-Mark Act

Customs enforces this Act which provides for the registration and enforcement of trademarks. Section 1124 prohibits the entry of merchandise which copies or simulates tradenames or registered trademarks or containing false designations of origin. Section 1125 prohibits the importation of goods bearing false designations of origin or false descriptions. 19 C.F.R. Part 133 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 1171-1178 - Gambling Devices Act of 1962

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which prohibits the transportation of any gambling device in interstate or foreign commerce except where specifically permitted. 28 C.F.R. §§ 0.86, 3.1- 3.5 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 1191-1204 - Flammable Fabrics Act

Pursuant to this Act which provides for the setting of a flammability standards for fabric by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Customs prohibits the importation of any product which fails to conform to the applicable flammability standard.

15 U. S. C. §§ 1231-1233 - Automobile Information Disclosure Act

Customs insures that imported automobiles are properly labeled.

15 U.S.C. §§ 1241-1245 - Switchblade Knife Act

This Act prohibits the manufacture, transportation or distribution of knives, including ballistic knives, having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button or by operation of inertia, gravity, or both. Customs enforces restrictions on the importation of such knives. See 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.95-12.103 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 1261-1276 - Federal Hazardous Substances Act

This Act which provides the CPSC with authority to conduct investigations for the purpose of declaring substances (including toys) as hazardous, regulate the labeling hazardous or banned substances and investigate violations thereof requires Customs to deliver, upon request, to the CPSC, samples of hazardous substances which are being imported or attempted to be imported. If the CPSC determines that the hazardous substance is misbranded or banned, its admission into the U.S. shall be refused by Customs. See 16 C.F.R. §§ 1500.265-272 (1995); 21 C.F.R. §§ 1230.40 (1995); 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.1 (1995).

15 U. S. C. §§ 1331-1340 - Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which prohibits the manufacture, importation, or package for sale within the United States of any cigarettes which fail to bear the Surgeon General warning label. Cigarettes for export are exempt from the labeling requirement.

15 U.S.C. §§ 1391-1431 - National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which provides for the setting of motor vehicle safety standards by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery or importation of substandard vehicles. Temporary importations may be permitted for the purpose of bringing substandard vehicles into conformity with the safety standards (Section 1397). 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.80 (1995) set forth these standards.

15 U.S.C. §§ 1451-1461 - Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

This Act which prohibits the unfair and deceptive packaging and labeling of consumer commodities and provides the Secretary of HHS and the FTC with authority to promulgate regulations concerning labeling requirements, provides that, for imports, the Customs will enforce those regulations. See 21 C.F.R. Part 101, Part 701 (1995); 16 C.F.R. §§ 500 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 1471-1476 - Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970

Customs makes sure that imported products are labeled correctly.

15 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1949 - National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Bumper Standards)

Customs may deny entry to any automobile failing to comply with the Act which provides for the setting of motor vehicle bumper standards by the NHTSA, and prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery or importation of vehicles with bumpers which do not meet the standard. Temporary importations may be permitted for the purpose of bringing substandard vehicles into conformity with the bumper standards (Section 1916). See 49 C.F.R. Part 581 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 2021-2034 - National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Theft Prevention)

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which provides for the setting of motor vehicle theft prevention standards by the Secretary of Transportation concerning major automotive parts, and prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery or importation of vehicles which do not meet the standard. Temporary importations may be permitted for the purpose of bringing substandard vehicles into conformity with the standards (Section 2027).

15 U.S.C. §§ 2051-2083 - Consumer Product Safety Act

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which provides for the establishment of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the setting of consumer product safety standards. The CPSC has the authority to issue an order prohibiting the importation, and refuse admission, of products which it determines are in violation of the CPSC standards. (Sections 2064 and 2066). Products solely for export are exempted from the CPSC standards. See 16 C.F.R. §§ 1500.1-1500.272 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 2101-2106 - Hobby Protection Act

Customs enforces import restrictions under this Act which prohibits the manufacture or importation of political items, coins and other numismatic items which do not meet specified marking requirements. See 16 C.F.R. §§ 304.1-304.6 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2629 - Toxic Substances Control Act

Under this Act which provides for the regulation of toxic substances by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Customs prohibits the entry of any chemical substance which violates EPA§§s standards. Treasury, in consultation with EPA, promulgated regulations to enforce the entry ban. See 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.118-127 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 4401-4408 - Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act

Customs assists in the enforcement of this Act which prohibits the manufacture, importation, or package for sale within the United States of any smokeless tobacco product which fails to bear the Surgeon General warning label. See 16 C.F.R. §§ 307.1- 307.12 (1995).

15 U.S.C. §§ 4605 - Export of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Customs enforces this section which provides that the exports of materials, equipment and technology developed through a federal grant by the consortium of U.S. semiconductor firms (Sematech) shall be subject to the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. §§ 2401).