In order to expedite a shipment, in lieu of the owner of the merchandise, a Broker decides to identify himself as the Importer of Record and submits a consumption entry to CBP. CBP requests documents supporting the NAFTA preferential duty claim and the Broker is unable to comply with the request. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A. CBP will issue a Title 19 United States Code 1641 penalty against the Owner of the merchandise.
B. CBP will issue a Title 19 United States Code 1509 penalty against the Importer of Record.
C. The Importer shall be in possession of a NAFTA Certificate of Origin after the preferential duty claim is proffered.
D. Products originating from a NAFTA signatory are not subject to antidumping duties.
E. Brokers acting as the importer of record are not subject to recordkeeping requirements for CBP purposes.
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19 CFR 101.1, 163.2(c), and Appendix to Part 163
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