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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1046. Imports
(a) Authorization for importation of restricted eggs; prerequisites
for importation of egg products; treatment as domestic articles
subject to this chapter; marking and labeling exemption for
personal consumption
(1) No restricted eggs capable of use as human food shall be
imported into the United States except as authorized by regulations
of the Secretary.
(2) No egg products capable of use as human food shall be
imported into the United States unless they were processed under an
approved continuous inspection system of the government of the
foreign country of origin or subdivision thereof and are labeled
and packaged in accordance with, and otherwise comply with the
standards of this chapter and regulations issued thereunder
applicable to such articles within the United States.
(3) No eggs packed into a container that is destined for the
ultimate consumer shall be imported into the United States unless
the eggs are accompanied by a certification that the eggs have at
all times after packaging been stored and transported under
refrigeration at an ambient temperature of no greater than 45
degrees Fahrenheit, as required by sections 1034(e) and 1037(c) of
this title.
(4) All such imported articles shall upon entry into the United
States be deemed and treated as domestic articles subject to the
other provisions of this chapter: Provided, That they shall be
labeled as required by such regulations for imported articles:
Provided further, That nothing in this section shall apply to eggs
or egg products purchased outside the United States by any
individual for consumption by him and members of his household and
his nonpaying guests and employees.
(b) Terms and conditions for destruction
The Secretary may prescribe the terms and conditions for the
destruction of all such articles which are imported contrary to
this section, unless (1) they are exported by the consignee within
the time fixed therefor by the Secretary or (2) in the case of
articles which are not in compliance solely because of misbranding,
such articles are brought into compliance with this chapter under
supervision of authorized representatives of the Secretary.
(c) Payment of storage, cartage, and labor charges by owner or
consignee; liens
All charges for storage, cartage, and labor with respect to any
article which is imported contrary to this section shall be paid by
the owner or consignee, and in default of such payment shall
constitute a lien against such article and any other article
thereafter imported under this chapter by or for such owner or
consignee.
(d) Prohibition
The importation of any article contrary to this section is
prohibited.
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