Regulations and Laws Flashcards
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Under 19 U.S.C. 1592, CBP may assess a penalty for negligence related to false or material omissions in an entry at what maximum rate?
Answer: Four times the unpaid duties or 20% of the dutiable value
For negligence violations under 19 U.S.C. 1592, the maximum penalty is four times the unpaid duties or 20% of the dutiable value if there are no unpaid duties.
Which CBP program provides expedited release of low-risk cargo from trusted importers and focuses on securing the supply chain?
Answer: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
C-TPAT is the voluntary government-business partnership that certifies trusted importers and grants benefits such as reduced examinations.
The Lacey Act, as amended in 2008, requires importers of plant and plant products to submit a declaration. Which agency enforces the plant declaration requirements?
Answer: Both CBP and APHIS jointly
Lacey Act plant declarations are submitted to CBP at the time of importation, but APHIS also has enforcement authority, making it a joint CBP/APHIS program.
Under 19 CFR Part 12, importers of merchandise subject to other federal agency requirements must demonstrate compliance before CBP releases the goods. Which of these is an example of a 'PGA message set' agency?
Answer: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is a Partner Government Agency (PGA) that transmits admissibility requirements through ACE's PGA message sets for food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
Under 19 CFR 141.68, an informal entry may be made for shipments valued at or below what threshold?
Answer: $2,000
An informal entry may be filed for non-commercial shipments valued at $2,500 or less, allowing simplified entry procedures.
Which section of the Tariff Act of 1930 prohibits the importation of merchandise that infringes a valid and enforceable U.S. trademark?
Answer: Section 526
Section 526 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1526) prohibits the importation of merchandise bearing a trademark owned by a U.S. citizen without authorization.
Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), a U.S. customs broker assisting with export transactions must be aware that the primary licensing authority for dual-use goods rests with which agency?
Answer: Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce administers the EAR and issues export licenses for dual-use goods.