33 U.S.C. §§ 381-387 - Suppression of Piracy

Customs enforces this provision which prohibits the use of any vessel from being employed in the commission of any act of piracy. Section 385 provides for the seizure and condemnation of vessels outfitted for piracy. Section 387 authorizes the seizure of any vessel outfitted for piracy which is found at any port of the ports within the United States.

33 U.S.C. §§ 401-426 - Protection of Navigable Waters

Customs enforces these provisions which prohibit the obstruction and deposits of refuse in navigable waters. Section 413 provides for the enforcement of those provisions of sections 401, 403, 404, 406, 407, 408, 409, 411, and 412 of this Title. Section 419 provides for the enforcement of any violation of the regulations governing the dumping of dredging or refuse into navigable waters. 19 C.F.R. §§ 4.66b (1995).

33 U.S.C. §§ 1221-1236 - Ports and Waterways Safety Act

Customs assists the Coast Guard in the enforcement of these provisions requiring vessels entering the navigable waters of the U.S. to be constructed and operated in accordance with this Act. 19 C.F.R. §§ 4.66b (1995).

33 U.S.C. §§ 1321 - Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability

Customs enforces this provision which prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances into or upon the navigable waters of the United States. Section 1321 provides that the clearance as required by section 91 of Title 46 may be withheld of any vessel, the owner, or operator if they are in violation of this section. See 33 C.F.R. §§ 153.105 (1995) and 19 C.F.R. §§ 4.66a (1995).

33 U.S.C §§ 1322 - Marine Sanctions

Customs enforces this provision which sets uniform standards for marine sanitation devices and provides for the enforcement of those standards and regulations under this section.

33 U.S.C. §§ 1518 - Deepwater Port Act of 1974

Customs enforces this law which provides that all foreign articles used in the construction of deepwater ports shall be subject to all applicable duties and taxes.

33 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1912 - Act to Prevent Pollution From Ships

Under this Act which prohibits the discharge of oil and harmful substances into navigable waters, Customs may refuse or revoke clearance required by section 91 of Title 19 of any vessel, and its owner, operator, or person in charge may be subject to a penalty under this Act. 19 C.F.R. §§ 4.66c (1995).

33 U.S.C. §§ 2236 - Harbor Development and Navigation Improvement Act of 1986

Customs clearance may be withheld for a vessel if the owner or operator subject to port dues fails to comply with these laws. Penalties may be assessed and cargo may be forfeited.

33 U.S.C. §§ 2605 - Shore Protection Act of 1988

Customs clearance may be withheld for the failure to have permit to transport municipal or commercial waste.

33 C.F.R. Part 105 (1995) - North Atlantic Passenger Routes

Customs enforces these regulations which set forth the requirements for filing notice of ship routes.