merchandise
Defined in 3 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
As used in this section, the term “merchandise” means only merchandise the importation of which into the United States is prohibited or restricted.
Source
- 1994–present19 U.S.C. § 1590Customs Duties · Aviation smuggling · as used in this section
Definition.—In this section, the term “merchandise” includes—
(1) merchandise owned by the United States Government, a State, or a subdivision of a State; and
(2) valueless material.
Source
- 2006–present46 U.S.C. § 55102Shipping · Transportation of merchandise · in this section
The word “merchandise” means goods, wares, and chattels of every description, and includes merchandise the importation of which is prohibited, and monetary instruments as defined in section 5312 of title 31.
Source
- 1994–present19 U.S.C. § 1401Customs Duties · Miscellaneous · in this subtitle