2.30 UNLAWFUL IMPORTATION / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 545 (Second Paragraph)

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 10th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-10THCIR-2-30
• Format: Word

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https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf 2.30 Unlawful Importation / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 545 (Second Paragraph) is a federal law that prohibits the importation of goods into the United States from any foreign country by any means contrary to law. This law applies to any goods that are brought into the United States without lawful permission from the U.S. government or any foreign government. This includes merchandise that is smuggled, counterfeit, stolen, or otherwise illegally imported. There are two types of unlawful importation: (1) smuggling, and (2) trafficking in counterfeit goods. Smuggling is the illegal importation of goods without proper authorization or payment of duties and taxes. Trafficking in counterfeit goods is the sale or transport of counterfeit products in the U.S. or elsewhere.

2.30 Unlawful Importation / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 545 (Second Paragraph) is a federal law that prohibits the importation of goods into the United States from any foreign country by any means contrary to law. This law applies to any goods that are brought into the United States without lawful permission from the U.S. government or any foreign government. This includes merchandise that is smuggled, counterfeit, stolen, or otherwise illegally imported. There are two types of unlawful importation: (1) smuggling, and (2) trafficking in counterfeit goods. Smuggling is the illegal importation of goods without proper authorization or payment of duties and taxes. Trafficking in counterfeit goods is the sale or transport of counterfeit products in the U.S. or elsewhere.