Section 433Sec./Art. 433

Release of Goods Without Production, of Bill of Lading or Airway Bill. No customs officer shall release goods to any person without the submission of the bill of lading or airway bill covering the goods, except on written order of the carrier or agent of the vessel or aircraft, in which case neither the government nor the customs officer shall be held liable for any damage arising from wrongful release of the goods: Provided, That when the release of goods is made against such written order, the customs officer shall require the submission of a copy of the bill.