Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 19 - Customs Duties last revised: Apr 11, 2025
§ 190.166 - Destruction of merchandise.

(a) Action by the importer. A drawback claimant who proposes to destroy rather than export the distilled spirits, wine, or beer must state that fact on the drawback entry.

(b) Action by CBP. Distilled spirits, wine, or beer returned to CBP custody at the place approved by the drawback office where the drawback entry was filed must be destroyed under the supervision of the CBP officer who will certify the destruction on CBP Form 7553.

source: 83 FR 64997, Dec. 18, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 19 CFR 190.166