Inspection defined Clause Samples

Inspection defined. In this subsection, the term ‘‘inspection’’ means the comprehensive evaluation process used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, other than physical examination or testing, to permit the entry of merchandise into the United States, or the clearance of merchandise for transportation in bond through the United States, for purposes of— (A) assessing duties; (B) identifying restricted or prohibited items; and (C) ensuring compliance with all applica- ble customs and trade laws of the United States and regulations administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Pub. L. 114–125, title I, § 111, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 139.) Section is comprised of section 111 of Pub. L. 114–125. Subsec. (c) of section 111 of Pub. L. 114–125 amended section 1415 of this title. (a) In general (1) The effectiveness of the measures taken by U.S. Customs and Border Protection with respect to protection of revenue, including— (A) the collection of countervailing duties assessed under subtitle A of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.) and antidumping duties assessed under subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673 et seq.); (B) the assessment, collection, and mitiga- tion of commercial fines and penalties; (C) the use of bonds, including continuous and single transaction bonds, to secure that revenue; and (D) the adequacy of the policies of U.S. Customs and Border Protection with respect to the monitoring and tracking of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇- ▇▇▇▇ transported in bond and collecting du- ties, as appropriate. (2) The effectiveness of actions taken by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to measure ac- countability and performance with respect to protection of revenue. (3) The number and outcome of investiga- tions instituted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection with respect to the underpayment of duties. (4) The effectiveness of training with respect to the collection of duties provided for per- sonnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.