Darlene’s Dress Designs, Inc. imports dresses from China. Anticipating that the absolute quota might be filled at the opening of the quota period, the owner presents the entry summary for preliminary review on December 28th, 2001, which is the day the merchandise arrives within the Customs territory of the U.S. It is also within the time frame approved by the Port Director. The quota will open at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 2nd, 2002. Which ONE of the following statements is correct with respect to the circumstances described directly above?
A) Submission of entry documents before opening is not permitted.
B) Submission of entry documents before opening is limited to importers who have merchandise in warehouses because the quota closed last year.
C) Submission of entry documents before opening will not accord the merchandise quota priority or status.
D) Entry documents submitted before the quota opens must have duties attached to receive priority.
E) Darlene’s Dress Designs is guaranteed that her entire shipment of dresses will be released.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 132.12
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