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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 27— CUSTOMS · § 541

§ 541. Entry of goods falsely classified

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Whoever knowingly effects any entry of goods, wares, or merchandise, at less than the true weight or measure thereof, or upon a false classification as to quality or value, or by the payment of less than the amount of duty legally due, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 715; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 126 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 69, 35 Stat. 1101).
Reference to persons aiding, contained in words “or aid in effecting,” was omitted as unnecessary as such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.
Changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 715
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 69
  • 35 Stat. 1101
  • Pub. L. 103–322
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Entry of goods falsely classified
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 715
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 69
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