19 Customs Duties 1 2001-04-01 2001-04-01 false Aircraft required to clear. 122.61 Section 122.61 Customs Duties UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AIR COMMERCE REGULATIONS Clearance of Aircraft and Permission To Depart
ยง 122.61 Aircraft required to clear.

(a) All aircraft, except public and private aircraft, leaving the U.S. for a foreign area are required to clear if:

(1) Carrying passengers and/or merchandise for hire; or

(2) Taking aboard or discharging passengers and/or merchandise for hire in a foreign area.

(b) Any aircraft used by members of air travel clubs are required to clear, and foreign aircraft traveling under a permit to proceed shall also clear.