19 CFR 145.38 - Diplomatic pouches.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 19 - Customs Duties last revised: Feb 06, 2026

View all text of Subpart D [§ 145.31 - § 145.43]

§ 145.38 - Diplomatic pouches.

Mail articles bearing the official seal of a foreign government with which the United States has diplomatic relations, accompanied by certificates bearing such seal to the effect that they contain only official communications or documents, shall be admitted free of duty without Customs examination.

[T.D. 73-135, 38 FR 13369, May 21, 1973, as amended by T.D. 78-102, 43 FR 14454, Apr. 6, 1978]

authority: 19 U.S.C. 66,1202,Harmonized,1624

source: T.D. 73-135, 38 FR 13369, May 21, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 19 CFR 145.38