The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) hires a broker for the importation of injection mold equipment to be used in an unmanned aerial vehicle. The DoD instructs the broker that a power of attorney is not required due to the nature and sensitivity of the importation and the fact that the equipment is for the DoD. Based on this information, which of the following statement is true?
A. A power of attorney is not required where the DoD is to act as the importer of record.
B. The broker may not act as the importer of record.
C. Military platforms and components thereof are exempt from examination by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
D. Injection mold equipment is identified in Chapter 4 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
E. Importations made for the account of a U.S. government agency are subject to the usual Customs entry requirements.
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 10.100
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