Section 272
SEC. 272. Merchandise taken possession of in accordance with the provisions of the foregoing section shall be deposited by the collector in public stores of class one, if there be any such at the port, or, if not, then in some bonded warehouse of class three, specially designated for the purpose by the collector, with the approval of the Insular Collector. In either case, storage at the ordinary rates and all expenses must be paid by the owner or consignee, or, when the goods are sold as unclaimed, from the proceeds.