---
kind: "section"
citation: "19 C.F.R. § 151.10"
title: "19"
number: "151.10"
heading: "Sampling."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/19/151.10"
---

# §151.10. Sampling.


When necessary, an authorized CBP official may obtain samples of merchandise for appraisement, classification, or other official purposes. Samples shall be taken by Customs or a commercial gauger approved in accordance with [§ 151.13](/cfr/19/151.13.md). Samples shall be marked to ensure identification and retained according to established policies.


## Notes

### Amendments

[T.D. 87-39, 52 FR 9787, Mar. 26, 1987]

### Authority

Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i) and (j), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624; Section 151.11 also issued under 21 U.S.C. 381; Section 151.21 also issued under the provisions of Chapters 17 and 18, HTSUS; Section 151.42 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1460, 1584, 1592; Section 151.43 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1592; Section 151.46 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1507; Section 151.62 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1481; Section 151.63 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1484; Section 151.66 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1562; Section 151.68 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1311, 1562; Section 151.69 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1557, 1562; Section 151.82 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1481; Section 151.91 also issued under the Additional U.S. Notes to Chapter 20, HTSUS.

### Source

Source: T.D. 73-175, 38 FR 17470, July 2, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[T.D. 87-39, 52 FR 9787, Mar. 26, 1987]