§ 496. Customs matters
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Whoever forges, counterfeits or falsely alters any writing made or required to be made in connection with the entry or withdrawal of imports or collection of customs duties, or uses any such writing knowing the same to be forged, counterfeited or falsely altered, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 711; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 119 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 63, 35 Stat. 1100).
Section was rewritten to apply to all customs documents or writings. The Treasury Department advises that certificates of entry are obsolete.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 711
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 63
- 35 Stat. 1100
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 496
Customs matters
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 711
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 63
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