19 U.S.C. § 1453 : US Code - Section 1453: Lading and unlading of merchandise or baggage; penalties

Search 19 U.S.C. § 1453 : US Code - Section 1453: Lading and unlading of merchandise or baggage; penalties

If any merchandise or baggage is laden on, or unladen from, any
vessel or vehicle without a special license or permit therefor
issued by the appropriate customs officer, the master of such
vessel or the person in charge of such vehicle and every other
person who knowingly is concerned, or who aids therein, or in
removing or otherwise securing such merchandise or baggage, shall
each be liable to a penalty equal to the value of the merchandise
or baggage so laden or unladen, and such merchandise or baggage
shall be subject to forfeiture, and if the value thereof is $500 or
more, the vessel or vehicle on or from which the same shall be
laden or unladen shall be subject to forfeiture.