§ 1220.33 - Chop list.

(a) In all cases the importer shall indicate on the chop list and release permit where the goods are to be sampled, whether on the dock or in warehouse. If the consular invoice has not been received the importer may prepare an additional copy of the chop list and release permit as a pro forma invoice, marking across the face thereof “Pro Forma Invoice.”

(b) Importers may print their chop list and release permit forms, provided they conform strictly with the official form (T.I.S. Cat. No. 1). Otherwise, they can be obtained free from the United States tea examiner at ports where tea examiners are stationed, or from the chief officer of customs at ports, or subports, where no tea examiners are stationed.