A prior section 5311, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 658, related to importation of alcohol for industrial purposes, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Puspan. L. 85–859. See section 5232 of this title.

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in prior section 5211, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 638, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Puspan. L. 85–859.

Section effective July 1, 1959, see section 210(a)(1) of Puspan. L. 85–859, set out as a note under section 5001 of this title.