Princess Apparel imported a container of wearing apparel from Hong Kong on May 1. U.S. Customs examined the shipment on May 3, and detained the shipment on May 6. A Request for Information (CF-28) was sent on May 7, requesting additional documentation, including production records, to verify the country of origin. Upon the failure of the manufacturer to provide sufficient documentation, Customs issued a written notice of exclusion to Princess Apparel for the container of wearing apparel. Princess Apparel wants to protest the exclusion under 19 U.S.C. 1514. Princess Apparel must file the protest within which ONE of the following time periods?
A) 90 days after receiving the written notice of exclusion.
B) 90 days after the date of entry.
C) 90 days after the date of liquidation.
D) 90 days after receiving the date of the notice of detention.
E) 90 days after the date of the written notice of exclusion.
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 174.12(e)(2)
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