2009 October No.47 – TRADE AGREEMENTS


47 A CBP origin verification finds a Canadian company, an experienced importer, deliberately failed to maintain records supporting its NAFTA claim because it would be too difficult to substantiate. The entry verified has NOT liquidated. CBP may _____.

A. assess a recordkeeping and a fraud penalty

B. collect duty and assess a recordkeeping penalty

C. not collect duty but may assess a fraud penalty

D. only deny the NAFTA claim and collect duty

E. not take any action

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The Answer is: B

Citation: 19 CFR 163.6 and 181 Subpart G

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