A person who is a non-participant in the Recordkeeping Compliance Program fails to comply with a lawful demand for the production of an entry record as a result of negligence. Such person shall be subject to a monetary penalty of:
A. 0.5 to 2 times the total loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value of the merchandise.
B. 5 to 20 percent of the dutiable value, not to exceed the domestic value of the merchandise.
C. $10,000 or 40% of the appraised value of the merchandise, whichever is less.
D. $100,000 or 75% of the appraised value of the merchandise, whichever is less.
E. $0 – In lieu of a monetary penalty, CBP shall issue a written notice of violation.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 163.6(b); 19 CFR 171 App B (F)
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