V. Referral of Petitions for Relief

If the petition raises an issue of adequacy of marking, the petition, plus any samples from the shipment of seized merchandise, may be forwarded to the Department of Commerce, Chief Counsel for Technology, Room 4824, Washington, D.C. 20230, for an opinion as to the adequacy of the marking. Customs shall retain all forfeiture remission authority for purposes of these seizures.

VI. Disposition of Forfeited Merchandise

Toy, either look-alike or imitation as well as firearms which are seized and forfeited under these provisions of law shall be summarily destroyed.

DOG AND CAT FUR PRODUCTS - 19 U.S.C. 1308

I. In General

The importation, exportation, transportation, distribution or sale of any product consisting or comprised in whole or in part, of any dog fur, cat fur or both, is prohibited. Any such product which is so imported, exported, transported, distributed or sold will be seized and forfeited. This prohibition does not apply to the importation, exportation or transportation, for noncommercial purposes, of a personal pet that is deceased, including a pet preserved through taxidermy.

II. Forfeiture Remission

There will be no remission of any forfeiture of this product if the product is found to be comprised of dog or cat fur.

III. Disposition of Forfeited Merchandise

Dog and cat fur products which are seized and forfeited under this provisions of law shall be summarily destroyed.

AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION - 49 U.S.C. 46306

Under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46306(d), an aircraft which is in violation of the provisions of section 46306(b) may be seized by Customs, subject to forfeiture under the Customs laws.

I. Violations/Remission Guidelines

The following are violations, which may be the basis for seizure of an aircraft. The section of law for each violation is provided. Forfeiture remission guidelines for each type of violation are also included. It is unlawful for any person to: