Suspension of clearance for infringing imports governs customs notice, time-bound participation, release, and seizure of suspect goods.

Suspension of clearance of imported goods suspected of infringing intellectual property rights may be initiated on notice by the right holder or on customs' own initiative where prima facie evidence or reasonable grounds exist. Customs must inform the importer and the right holder, state reasons, and follow time-bound procedures for joining proceedings, release of goods, and, in appropriate cases, seizure where infringement and confiscation grounds are made out.

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