19 U.S.C. § 1454 : US Code - Section 1454: Unlading of passengers; penalty

Search 19 U.S.C. § 1454 : US Code - Section 1454: Unlading of passengers; penalty

If any passenger is 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, shall each be liable to a penalty of $1,000
for the first passenger and $500 for each additional such passenger
so unladen.