What is the basis of appraisement for the following situation? A U.S. produce distributor imports Grade “A” tomatoes from Mexico on consignment. Within a week after importation, the distributor sells this produce to unrelated retailers for $1.00 each and receives a 5% commission from the Mexican grower for its services. All such tomatoes imported from Mexico are sold in this manner. CBP possesses sufficient information to appraise this merchandise.
A. Transaction value
B. Transaction value of identical merchandise
C. Transaction value of similar merchandise
D. Deductive value
E. Computed value
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 152.101
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