22 U.S.C. §§ 254a-254e; 256-258a - Diplomatic Relations Act

Customs accords diplomatic immunity to members of missions from foreign nations and their families in compliance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

22 U.S.C. §§ 287c - United Nations Participation Act of 1945

This Act provides Customs with authority for the enforcement of certain economic sanctions.

22 U.S.C. §§ 288b - Baggage and Effects of Officers and Employees of International Organizations and Foreign Governments

Baggage and effects of alien officers and employees of international organizations are exempt from Customs duties. 19 C.F.R. §§ 148.81 (1995).

22 U.S.C. §§ 401, 406, 408, 421-422 - Exportation of War Materials

This Act authorizes Customs seizure and forfeiture of arms, munitions of war, and other articles exported in violation of law. 22 C.F.R. Part 127 (1995).

22 U.S.C. §§ 454a - Unlawful Use of American Flag

Customs enforces this section which prohibits any foreign flag vessel from using a U.S. flag or such distinctive markings. See 19 C.F.R. §§ 4.61 (1995).

22 U.S.C. §§ 464 - Vessels Built or Fitted Out for Warlike Purposes

Customs enforces this provision which requires the detention of any vessel built for warlike purposes which is about to depart the United States.

22 U.S.C. §§ 611-621 - Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended

Customs enforces this Act which restricts and sets guidelines for the importation of political propaganda. 28 C.F.R. Part 5 (1995).

22 U.S.C. §§ 1978 - Restriction on Imports of Fishery or Wildlife Products

Customs enforces the prohibition on the importation of fish products or wildlife products from countries which have been found to violated international fishery, endangered or threatened species programs.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2291(c)(1) - Prohibition on Participation in Police Arrest Action in any Foreign Country with Respect to Drug Violations

Subject to certain exceptions, no Customs officer may engage or participate in any direct police action in any foreign country with respect to narcotics control efforts, and other restrictions apply to certain enforcement activities.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2304 - Human Rights and Security Assistance

International Narcotics Control Corrections Act of 1994, amending 22 U.S.C. §§ 2291 concerning the use of herbicides for aerial eradication, and also NATO Participation Act of 1994, providing for a program to assist the transition to NATO membership of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other "Partnership for Peace" countries, i.e. such as those not supporting international terrorism.

Customs assists in the enforcement of this provision which prohibits the licensing for export of crime control and detection instruments and equipment to countries which engage in violations of internationally recognized human rights.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2349aa-8 - Prohibition on Imports from and Exports to Libya

Customs enforces this law which provides for the limitation of importations from and exportations to Libya.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2340aa-9 - Ban on Imports from Countries Supporting Terrorism

Customs enforces this restriction on imported goods from countries supporting terrorism.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2370(a) - Embargo on Trade - Cuba

Customs polices the embargo on all trade with Cuba unless deemed by the President to be in the national interest.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2371 - Prohibition on Assistance to Countries Supporting International Terrorism

Customs assists in the enforcement of this section which prohibits the licensing for export of products to countries which grant sanctuary to international terrorists.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2459 - Immunity from Seizure of Cultural Objects Imported for Temporary Exhibition

Customs administers this law which exempts from seizure any archaeological or ethnological material or any article of cultural property which is imported into the United States for temporary exhibition or display if specially designated under the Act.

22 U.S.C. §§ 2778 - Arms Export Control Act

Customs enforces this Act which governs the exportation and importation of defense articles. 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-127 (1995); 27 C.F.R. Part 47 (1995).

22 U.S.C. §§ 2778 note - Landmine Export Moratorium

Customs enforces the prohibition for one year against any anti-personnel landmine. The prohibition ends on October 22, 1993.

22 U.S.C. §§ 5001-5117 - Anti-Apartheid Program

Customs enforces the provisions prohibiting importation of krugerrands, military articles, certain agricultural products, and certain other materials and exportation of computer parts and arms.

22 U.S.C. §§ 6001-6010 - Cuban Democracy Act of 1992

Customs enforces the provisions of this Act which allows certain exports to Cuba.