46 U.S.C. § 502

Cargo exempt from forfeiture

Cargo on a vessel is exempt from forfeiture under this title if—

(1)

the cargo is owned in good faith by a person not the owner, master, or crewmember of the vessel; and

(2)

the customs duties on the cargo have been paid or secured for payment as provided by law.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 4 , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1490 .)