This is a special type of Customs entry which must be filed by the operator of a vessel upon landing at a port or location in the Customs territory of a nation from an origin point outside the Customs territory. U.S. Customs & Border Protection Regulations, 19 CFR 4 covers vessel entry and clearance requirements, 19 CFR 4.7 covers manifest requirements, and 19 CFR 4.9 described the formal entry process.
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