21 U.S.C. §§ 41-50 - Tea Importation Act

Customs enforces this Act which makes it unlawful to import tea which is inferior to the standards set forth in 21 U.S.C. §§ 43, and prohibits the importation of such merchandise except as permitted by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Section 43 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish standards. See, 21 C.F.R. Part 1220 (1995), 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.33 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 61-64 - Filled Milk Act

It is unlawful to manufacture, ship or deliver filled milk for shipment in interstate or foreign commerce. The Department of Agriculture regulations are enforced by Customs.

21 U.S.C. §§ 101-105 - Importation of Cattle and Quarantine

This Act provides for suspension of importation of animals to prevent the spread of disease, and for the quarantine of prohibited classes of animals. Importation of all animals described by the Act is prohibited except at certain designated ports. All animals are to be inspected upon import or export. Customs approves the designation of ports in quarantine and is authorized to enforce Department of Agriculture regulations. See, 9 C.F.R. Parts 91-96 (1995); 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.24 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 111-135b - Prevention of Introduction and Spread of Contagion

This statute authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prevent the introduction and the Secretary of the Treasury to prevent the exportation of diseased livestock or poultry. See, 9 C.F.R. Parts 50, 51, 53, 56, 71, 73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 82, 85, 91, 98, 99 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 113a - Foot-and-Mouth Disease Act

This Act authorizes the study of animal disease and prohibits introduction of live foot and mouth disease virus into the United States except under certain defined circumstances. Customs enforces Agriculture restrictions and regulations.

21 U.S.C. §§ 135 - Establishment of International Animal Quarantine Stations

This Act authorizes the establishment of international quarantine stations. Customs enforces laws regarding importation of livestock.

21 U.S.C. §§ 141-149 - Import Milk Act

This Act restricts the importation of unfit milk and cream by means of a system of permits and inspections. Customs enforces the regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services by refusing to permit the importation of any milk or cream that is not tagged in accordance with such regulations. See, 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.7 (1995); 21 C.F.R. Part 1210 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 151-159 - Virus Serum and Toxin Act

This Act prohibits the preparation, sale and importation of any worthless or harmful virus, serum, toxin or analogous product for use in the treatment of domestic animals without a permit. Customs enforces the regulations of the Department of Agriculture by detaining unauthorized importations or supervising export of such shipments. See, 9 C.F.R. Part 101-107 (1995); 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.17-12.24 (1995). Special rules apply to such importations from Canada. See, 21 U.S.C. §§ 152.

21 U.S.C. §§ 301-394 - Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

This Act prohibits deceptive practices and regulates the manufacture, sale and importation or exportation of food, drugs and cosmetics. See, 21 U.S.C. §§ 331, 381, 382. Customs enforces the regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury by regulating the release of the foregoing products and/or their exportation. See, 19 C.F.R. Part 12 (1995); 21 C.F.R. §§ 1.83-1.99 (1995). See, also, MOU between FDA and Customs, October 1, 1980.

21 U.S.C. §§ 451-470 - Poultry Products Inspection Act

This Act provides standards for inspection, packaging and sale of poultry and poultry products and prohibits the importation of slaughtered poultry not in compliance with prescribed standards and regulations. Customs enforces the regulations of the Department of Agriculture by refusing to permit the importation of nonconforming poultry. See, 9 C.F.R. Part 381 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 601-624 - Federal Meat Inspection Act

This Act provides standards for inspection, packaging and sale of meat and meat products and prohibits the importation of adulterated, misbranded or improperly slaughtered meat. Customs enforces the prohibition against the importation of such products in violation of the regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the prohibition against the clearance of vessels carrying cattle and other animals without an inspector§§s certificate. See, 19 C.F.R. §§ 12.8-12.9 (1995); 19 U.S.C. §§ 1306; 9 C.F.R. Part 327 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 801-966 - Controlled Substances Act

This Act prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensing or improper possession or use of controlled substances, except as provided in the Act; provides for registration of legitimate manufacturers; provides for penalties and forfeiture of profits derived from continuing criminal enterprises; and forfeiture of conveyances used to or facilitating the transport, sale etc., of controlled substances. (Customs officers cross-designated by the Attorney General pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §§ 873(b) are authorized to conduct any investigations, seizures or forfeitures under this Act).

21 U.S.C.§§ 801, 802, 830,841-843, 872, 876, 881, 960, 961.972 - Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988

This Act prohibits the importation and exportation of certain chemicals used to manufacture a controlled substance as well as forfeiture of these chemicals, all drug manufacturing equipment, all tableting machines, all encapsulating machines and all gelatin capsules, which have been imported, exported in violation of this law. See 21 C.F.R. §§ 1310-1313 (1995).

21 U.S.C. §§ 863 - Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act

This Act is enforced by Customs and prohibits the import/export of drug paraphernalia; provides for imprisonment or fine; and authorizes seizure or forfeiture.

21 U.S.C. §§ 951-971 - Controlled Substances Import and Export Act

This Act prohibits the importation, or exportation of controlled substances except as provided in the Act; prohibits manufacture or distribution for purposes of unlawful distribution; prohibits illegal manufacture, distribution and possession on board vessels arriving in or departing from U.S.; and requires registration and permits to import or export controlled substances. Pursuant to 21 C.F.R. §§ 1312.14, 1312.15, 1312.19, 1312.24 and 1312.28 (1995) registered importers and exporters must file permits and declarations with the Customs District Director at the port of import or export, who then forwards them to the appropriate DEA office. (Customs officers cross-designated by the Attorney General pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §§ 873(b) are authorized to conduct any investigations, seizures or forfeitures under this Act).

21 U.S.C. §§ 967-969 - Investigations, Oaths, Subpoenas, etc.

This Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to subpoena witnesses, compel testimony, etc. in connection with any investigation necessary to the enforcement of 18 U.S.C. §§ 545 with respect to controlled substances; and provides for contempt proceedings.

21 U.S.C. §§ 1031-1056 - Egg Product Inspection

Section 1046 prohibits the importation of certain restricted eggs (including "dirties" "incubator rejects" and "leakers") except as authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture; 7 C.F.R. §§ 59.900-59.970 (1995) provides for Customs to enforce regulations regarding inspection, labeling, certification, detention, sealing, movement under bond etc. of imported eggs.