River Outfitters, Inc., imports a shipment of knives from South Korea, which it plans to sell to fly fishermen. The knives arrive in Vancouver and are entered and released in Sweetgrass, Montana. Customs then determines that the knives are switchblades, which are prohibited from entry. The Port Director in Sweetgrass issues a notice to redeliver the knives. River Outfitters, Inc., promptly complies with this request. River Outfitters, Inc., will NOT have to file an entry summary and deposit estimated duties, if it does which ONE of the following?
A) Files a warehouse entry within 10 working days after the time of entry.
B) Has the knives admitted into a foreign trade zone in zone restricted status.
C) Files an entry for exportation within 10 days after the time of entry, and then promptly exports the knives.
D) Pays liquidated damages assessed for unlawful entry of prohibited merchandise.
E) Substitutes a temporary importation under bond entry for the entry for consumption.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 142.18; 146.31(a); 158.45(c)
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