Sec. 146.36  Examination of merchandise.

    Except for direct delivery procedures provided for in Sec. 146.39, 
all merchandise covered by a Customs Form 214 may be retained for 
Customs examination at the place of unlading, the zone, or another 
location, as designated by the port director. The port director may 
authorize release of the merchandise without examination, as provided in 
Sec. 151.2 of this chapter. If a physical examination is conducted, the 
Customs officer shall note the results of the examination on the 
examination invoices.