19 U.S.C. § 1457 : US Code - Section 1457: Time for unlading

Search 19 U.S.C. § 1457 : US Code - Section 1457: Time for unlading

Whenever any merchandise remains on board any vessel or vehicle
from a foreign port more than twenty-five days after the date on
which report of said vessel or vehicle was made, the appropriate
customs officer may take possession of such merchandise and cause
the same to be unladen at the expense and risk of the owners
thereof, or may place one or more inspectors or other customs
officers on board of said vessel or vehicle to protect the revenue.
The compensation and expenses of any such inspector or customs
officer for subsistence while on board of such vessel or vehicle
shall be reimbursed to the Government by the owner or master of
such vessel or vehicle.