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# 19 U.S.C. § 1488 - Repealed. Pub. L. 91–271, title II, § 204(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 283

## Notes

Section, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 488, 46 Stat. 725, authorized a collector to cause the appraisal of entered merchandise.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of RepealFor effective date of repeal, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 1500 of this title.