19 USC 1683e - Verification

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 19, 2024

§ 1683e.

Verification

(a)

In general

The Secretary of Treasury shall periodically verify the declarations made by a United States importer pursuant to section 1683a(c) of this title, including by determining whether—

(1)

the export price declared by a United States importer pursuant to section 1683a(b)(1) of this title is the same as the export price provided on the export permit, if any, issued by the country of export; and

(2)

the estimated export charge declared by a United States importer pursuant to section 1683a(b)(2) of this title is consistent with the determination published by the Under Secretary for International Trade pursuant to section 1683c(b) of this title.

(b)

Examination of books and records

(1)

In general

Any record relating to the importer declaration program required under section 1683a of this title shall be treated as a record required to be maintained and produced under title V of this Act.1

 See References in Text note below.

(2)

Examination of records

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to take such action, and examine such records, under section 1509 of this title, as the Secretary determines necessary to verify the declarations made pursuant to section 1683a(c) of this title are true and accurate.

(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title VIII, § 807, as added Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3301(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1851.)

cite as: 19 USC 1683e