CBP has discovered that ABC IMPORT SERVICES COMPANY (“ABC”) has conducted customs business without a license on behalf of an importer. This is the third such violation by ABC. If CBP finds these circumstances to be “particularly aggravated,” what is the maximum penalty that can be assessed against ABC?
A. 1500
B. 5000
C. 10000
D. 30000
E. 60000
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 111.91(b) and 19 CFR Part 171, Appendix C II B (1) and (2)
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