PUBLIC LAW 98-573—OCT. 30, 1984
98 STAT. 2975
"(A) Any stolen self-propelled vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or part of a self-propelled vehicle, vessel, or aircraft; or "(B) any self-propelled vehicle or part of a self-propelled vehicle from which the identification number has been removed, obliterated, tampered with, or altered; shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount determined by the Secretary, not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. "(2) Any violation of this subsection shall make such self-propelled vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or part thereof subject to seizure and forfeiture under this Act. "(h) A person attempting to export a used self-propelled vehicle shall present, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, to the appropriate customs officer both the vehicle and a document describing such vehicle which includes the vehicle identification number, before lading if the vehicle is to be transported by vessel or aircraft, or before export if the vehicle is to be transported by rail, highway, or under its own power. Failure to comply with the regulations of the Secretary shall subject such person to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each violation. "(c) For purposes of this section— "(1) the term 'self-propelled vehicle' includes any automobile, truck, tractor, bus, motorcycle, motor home, self-propelled agricultural machinery, self-propelled construction equipment, selfpropelled special use equipment, and any other self-propelled vehicle used or designed for running on land but not on rail; "(2) the term 'aircraft' has the meaning given it in section 101(5) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1301(5)); "(3) the term 'used' refers to any self-propelled vehicle the equitable or legal title to which has been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser; and "(4) the term 'ultimate purchaser' means the first person, other than a dealer purchasing in his capacity as a dealer, who in good faith purchases a self-propelled vehicle for purposes other than resale. "(d) Customs officers may cooperate and exchange information concerning motor vehicles, off-highway mobile equipment, vessels, or aircraft, either before exportation or after exportation or importation, with such Federal, State, local, and foreign law enforcement or governmental authorities, and with such organizations engaged in theft prevention activities, as may be designated by the Secretary.". SEC. 206. INCREASE IN AMOUNT FOR INFORMAL ENTRY OF GOODS.
Paragraph (1) of section 498 (19 U.S.C. 1498(1)) is amended— (1) by striking out "$250" and inserting in lieu thereof "$1,250"; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end thereof: ", except that this paragraph does not apply to articles valued in excess of $250 classified in— "(A) schedule 3 "(B) parts 1, 4A, 7B, 12A, 12D, and 13B of schedule 7, and "(C) parts 2 and 3 of the Appendix, of the Tariff Schedules of the United States, or to any other article for which formal entry is required without regard to value.".
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