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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 27— CUSTOMS · § 551

§ 551. Concealing or destroying invoices or other papers

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Whoever willfully conceals or destroys any invoice, book, or paper relating to any merchandise imported into the United States, after an inspection thereof has been demanded by the collector of any collection district; or
Whoever conceals or destroys at any time any such invoice, book, or paper for the purpose of suppressing any evidence of fraud therein contained—
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 718; 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., § 120 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 64, 35 Stat. 1100).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 718
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 64
  • 35 Stat. 1100
  • Pub. L. 103–322
  • 79 Stat. 1317
  • 64 Stat. 1280
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§ 551
Concealing or destroying invoices or other papers
Fed. Reg.×1
U.S.C.×1
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 718
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 64
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