A shipment of merchandise bearing a protected trademark was seized in accordance with 19 USC 1526. 14 days after the notice of seizure was sent from the Office of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FP&F), the importer received written approval from the trademark holder to import the merchandise. When must the importer submit a petition for relief to FP&F to obtain the release of the seized merchandise?
A. 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure
B. 30 days from the date of importation
C. 60 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure
D. The petition for relief should not be submitted to FP&F, but to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
E. The petition for relief should not be submitted to FP&F, but to the import specialist commodity team
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The Answer is: A
Citation: 19 CFR 171.2(a); 171.2(b)(1)
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