Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 551


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 551. Concealing or destroying invoices or other papers

      Whoever willfully conceals or destroys any invoice, book, or
    paper relating to any merchandise imported into the United States,
    after an inspection thereof has been demanded by the collector of
    any collection district; or
      Whoever conceals or destroys at any time any such invoice, book,
    or paper for the purpose of suppressing any evidence of fraud
    therein contained - 
      Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two
    years, or both.



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