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Customs Waters

The area of water extending from a country's coast where its customs laws can be enforced, allowing officials to inspect vessels and seize illegal goods.

Nautical Mile

A unit of distance used in sea and air navigation, equal to 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15 regular miles.

Baseline

The low-water line along a coast from which the breadth of a country's maritime zones (like territorial sea or customs waters) is measured.

Territorial Sea

A belt of coastal waters extending 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a country, over which the country has full sovereignty.

Contiguous Zone

An area of water beyond a country's territorial sea, extending up to 24 nautical miles from the baseline, where the country can enforce laws related to customs, taxes, immigration, and sanitation.

Tariff Act of 1930

A major U.S. law that regulates customs duties on imported goods and includes provisions for the administration and enforcement of customs laws.

Anti-Smuggling Act

A U.S. law designed to prevent smuggling by providing authorities with tools and powers to combat the illegal transport of goods into or out of the country.