§ 543. Entry of goods for less than legal duty

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Whoever, being an officer of the revenue, knowingly admits to entry, any goods, wares, or merchandise, upon 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, and removed from office.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 716; 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., § 125 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 68, 35 Stat. 1101).

Reference to persons aiding, contained in words “or aid in admitting,” 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. 716
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 68
35 Stat. 1101
Pub. L. 103–322

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Entry of goods for less than legal duty

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 716

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 68

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