Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 543: Entry of goods for less than legal duty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A revenue officer who knowingly allows goods to enter while collecting less than the legally required duty faces a fine, up to two years imprisonment, or both, plus removal from office.

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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.

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