18 U.S.C. §§ 42, 46-47 - Importation of Animals, Birds, Fish and Plants

Customs enforces the laws affecting the importation of mammals, birds, fish, amphibia and reptiles. 50 C.F.R. Parts 10, 13 and 16 (1995); 19 C.F.R. Part 12 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 111-115 - Assaults on Federal Officers

Customs reports to U.S. attorneys any assaults or threats thereof on federal officers or members of their immediate family.

18 U.S.C. §§ 205-225 - Bribery Detection

Customs attempts to detect violations of law pertaining to bribery of Customs officers.

18 U.S.C. §§ 286 - Conspiracy to Defraud

Customs enforces this criminal provision with regard to conspiracy to defraud Customs by any false, fictitious or fraudulent claim. (See also 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, general conspiracy statute)

18 U.S.C. §§ 287 - False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Claims

Customs enforces this provision pertaining to the presentation of any claim upon or against the United States knowing that the claim is false, fictitious or fraudulent.

18 U.S.C. §§ 371 - Conspiracy

Customs enforces this criminal provision with regard to conspiracy to defraud the United States or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose

18 U.S.C. §§ 471-510 - Importation of Counterfeit or Forged Obligations or Securities

Customs enforces the law prohibiting the importation of counterfeit obligations, securities, coins, currency, Customs forms, ships§§ papers, and the plates or stones for counterfeiting the same. 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.48 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 511-512 - Motor Vehicles

Customs enforces these provisions relating to altered or removed motor vehicle identification numbers.

18 U.S.C. §§ 541 - Entry of Goods Falsely Classified

Customs enforces this provision which prescribes a penalty for falsely classifying goods upon entry as to weight, measure, quality or value.

18 U.S.C. §§ 542 - Entry by Means of False Statements

Customs enforces this law which prescribes a penalty for the entry or introduction into the commerce of the United States any merchandise by means of false statements, documents or practices.

18 U.S.C. §§ 543 - Entry of Goods for Less than Legal Duty

Customs enforces this criminal sanction with prohibits any revenue officer from entering goods upon payment of less than legal duty.

18 U.S.C. §§ 544 - Relanding of Goods

Customs enforces this criminal law which penalizes the party involved and allows for forfeiture of any goods entered or withdrawn for exportation without payment of duties thereon or with the intent to obtain a drawback of duties paid and later relanded in the United States without entry.

18 U.S.C. §§ 545 - Smuggling Goods into the United States

Customs enforces this sanction prohibiting the smuggling of merchandise into the United States or importing merchandise into the United States contrary to law. Customs also forfeits merchandise introduced in violation of this statute.

18 U.S.C. §§ 546 - Smuggling Goods into Foreign Countries

Customs enforces this prohibition against the smuggling of goods into foreign countries by U.S. vessels, citizens, etc. on the basis of reciprocity.

18 U.S.C. §§ 547 - Depositing Goods in Buildings on Boundaries

Customs enforces this criminal statute which prohibits receiving or depositing any merchandise in any building upon the boundary line between the United States and any foreign country in violation of law.

18 U.S.C. §§ 548 - Removing or Repacking Goods in Warehouses

Customs enforces this statute which makes criminal the concealment, removal or repacking of merchandise in any bonded warehouse or the fraudulent alteration of any marks thereon.

18 U.S.C. §§ 549 - Removing Goods from Customs Custody; Breaking Seals

Customs enforces this criminal statute which prohibits the unauthorized attachment or removal of a Customs seal, the removal or attempted removal of bonded merchandise from Customs custody, and the receipt or transportation of any such merchandise unlawfully removed.

18 U.S.C. §§ 550 - False Claim for Refund Duties

Customs enforces this statute which provides penalties for any false or fraudulent entry or claim for the payment of drawback, allowance, or refund of duties upon the exportation of merchandise.

18 U.S.C. §§ 551 - Concealing or Destroying Invoices or other Papers

Customs enforces this criminal provision which prohibits the destruction or concealment of any papers related to the importation of merchandise into the United States.

18 U.S.C. §§ 552 - Officers Aiding Importation of Obscene or Treasonous Books and Articles

Customs enforces the prohibition on any officer of the United States aiding in the importation of obscene or treasonous books or articles.

18 U.S.C. §§ 553 - Stolen Motor Vehicles

Customs enforces this law pertaining to the importation or exportation of stolen motor vehicles, vessels, aircraft and other mobile equipment.

18 U.S.C. §§ 641 - Public Money, Property, or Records

Customs enforces this criminal statute which prohibits theft, receipt, concealment or retention of any United States property stolen from Customs custody.

18 U.S.C. §§ 659 - Interstate or Foreign Shipments by Carrier

Customs aids in the enforcement of this statute which prohibits the theft or embezzlement of goods from foreign shipment of carriers and the receipt or possession of stolen or embezzled goods.

18 U.S.C. §§ 831, 836 - Dangerous Cargo Act

Customs enforces import restrictions on fireworks and nuclear materials. 49 C.F.R. Parts 171, 173, 179, and 195 (1995); 46 U.S.C. §§ 870.

18 U.S.C. §§ 841-848 - Importation of Explosive Materials

Customs aids in the enforcement of this criminal statute which requires a license for the importation of explosives. 26 C.F.R. Part 181 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 912-917 - False Impersonation

Customs enforces these laws relating to impersonating a Federal officer.

18 U.S.C. §§ 921-930 - Gun Control Act

Customs enforces restrictions on the importation of firearms. 26 C.F.R. Part 178 (1995) and 26 C.F.R. §§ 251 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 955 - Foreign Securities Act

Customs enforces laws designed to prevent importation of counterfeit coins, stamps and similar items.

18 U.S.C. §§ 960-967 - Exportation of Armed Vessels, Arms, Liquor and Narcotics

Customs enforces the provisions of law regulating the prerequisites to a vessel§§s departure and the prohibitions against exportation of armed vessels, arms, liquor and narcotics.

18 U.S.C. §§ 981-982, 984 - Money Laundering

Customs civil and criminal forfeiture authorities regarding money laundering violations.See §§ 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1001-1032 - False and Fraudulent Statements

Customs enforces the provisions of law which relate to false or fraudulent statements made to defraud the United States.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1081-1084 - Gambling Ship Act

Customs enforces this provision which prohibits the transportation between ship and shore or passengers to or from a gambling ship not within the jurisdiction of any state.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1263 - Marks and Labels on Packages of Liquor

Customs enforces these provisions which provide for a fine or imprisonment for those who knowingly ship into the U.S. any unmarked or labeled package of liquor, and the seizure and forfeiture of any such liquor. See also 18 U.S.C. §§ 3615; 21 U.S.C. §§ 342(d); 27 U.S.C. §§ 201-219a; 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.37-12.38 (1995); 27 C.F.R. §§ 251, Parts 1, 3-5, 7 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 1301 - Importing or Transporting Lottery Tickets

Customs enforces this provision which prohibits the importation or transportation in interstate or foreign commerce of any lottery ticket.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1341-1346 - Mail Fraud

Customs enforces these provisions relating to mail and wire fraud.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1462, 1465 - Importation or Transportation of Obscene Matters

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit the importation or transportation into the United States of any obscene material.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1699 - Certification of Delivery from Vessel

Customs enforces this provision of law which requires that no vessel shall break bulk or make entry until all letters on board are delivered to the nearest post office.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1715 - National Firearms Act

Customs make sure that all imported explosive, munitions of war, firearms and ammunition are covered by an ATF permit.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1761-1762 - Transportation or Importation of Prison-Made Goods

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit knowingly transporting into the United States goods or merchandise made by prisoners from any foreign country. 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.45 (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 1912 - Acceptance of Fees

Acceptance of any fee or reward, relative to inspection of vessels is prohibited unless allowed by law.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1915 - Compromise of Customs Liabilities

Customs enforces this provision of law which prohibits an officer of the U.S., without lawful authority, to compromise, or abate any claim of the U.S. arising under the Customs laws.

18 U.S.C. §§ 1951, 2513, 1961-1068 - Anti-Racketeering Act

Customs aids in the enforcement of these criminal statutes pertaining to racketeering. 28 C.F.R. §§ 9(a) (1995).

18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957, 1960, 981-982, 984 - Money Laundering Control Act of 1986

Customs enforces these provisions directed at illegal financial transactions and international transportation of funds.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2117 - Breaking or Entering Carrier Facilities

Customs assists in enforcing this provision which prohibits the breaking or entering of sealed or locked carrier facilities.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2119 - Motor Vehicles

Customs enforces this provision which prohibits, while possessing a firearm, the taking of a motor vehicle from a person or their presence by force and violence or by intimidation that has been transported, shipped or received in interstate or foreign commerce.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2231 - Assault or Resistance to Serving and Executing a Search Warrant

Customs enforces this provision of law which provides for a monetary penalty and/or imprisonment for forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing or preventing the service or execution of a search warrant.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2232 - Destruction or Removal of Property to Prevent Seizure

Customs enforces this provision of law which prohibits the destruction or removal of property to prevent seizure.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2233 - Rescue of Seized Property

Customs enforces this provision of law which prohibits the rescuing of property which has already been seized.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2251-2258 - Child Protection Act of 1984, as amended by the Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990

Customs enforces provisions forbidding the shipment of material relating to the sexual exploitation of minors.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2274, 2275, 2276 - Destruction of Vessels within the Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction of the U.S.

Customs enforces these provisions of law which prohibit the destruction, misuse, tampering, or breaking and entering of any vessel.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2277 - Explosives or Dangerous Weapons Aboard Vessels

Customs enforces this prohibition against the existence of explosives and dangerous weapons aboard vessels. See 46 U.S.C. §§ 170.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2279 - Boarding Vessels before Arrival

Customs enforces this provision of law which prohibits unauthorized persons from boarding vessels before they are actually moored, when they are about to arrive at their place of destination.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2312, 2313 - Transportation, Sale or Receipt of Stolen Vehicles

Customs enforces these provisions prohibiting the transportation, sale or receipt of stolen vehicles or aircraft.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2317, 2319 - Stolen Property

Customs aids in the enforcement of these provisions prohibiting the transportation of stolen articles in interstate or foreign commerce.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2318 - Trafficking in Counterfeit Labels

Customs aids in the enforcement of these provisions regarding counterfeit phonorecord labels, copies of motion pictures and other audiovisual works.

18 U.S.C. §§ 2320 - Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services

Customs enforces this statute prohibiting trafficking of counterfeit goods or services.