Darlene’s Dress Designs, Inc. imports dresses from China. Anticipating that the quota might be filled at the opening of the quota period, she presents an entry of 200 dozen dresses for preliminary review on December 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is the day when the merchandise arrives within the Customs territory of the United States, and is within the time frame approved by the port director. The quota opens on 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on January 2, 2002 and is prorated by Customs Headquarters. On January 3 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the importer is advised she will be permitted to import 165 dozen dresses and the entry summary, with estimated duties attached, is returned for adjustment. The importer returns the adjusted entry summary, with estimated duties attached, to Customs on January 4 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and takes delivery of the dresses on January 7 at Noon Eastern Standard Time. Which ONE of the following is the time of presentation for quota purposes?
A) December 28, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
B) January 2, 12 noon Eastern Standard Time.
C) January 3, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
D) January 4, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
E) January 7, 12 noon Eastern Standard Time.
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19 CFR 132.12(c)(2)
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