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# 19 U.S.C. § 196a - Repealed. Pub. L. 87–456, title III, § 303(c), May 24, 1962, 76 Stat. 78

## Notes

Section, act Aug. 27, 1949, ch. 517, § 1, 63 Stat, 666, provided for free importation of articles for members of armed forces of foreign countries.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of RepealFor effective date of repeal, see section 501(a) of Pub. L. 87–456.