Section 435Sec./Art. 435

Withholding Release Pending Satisfaction of Lien. When the District Collector is duly notified through a lawful order of a competent court of a Hen for freight, lighterage or general average upon any imported goods, the District Collector shall withhold the release of the goods unless the claim has been paid or secured. In case of disagreement, the District Collector may release the goods after payment of the freight and lighterage due on the quantity or weight landed as actually determined.