A shipment of barley seeds arrives to the United States from Canada. The seeds are to be sold and exported to Mexico however Mexico refuses entry and the importer of record abandons the seeds. The barley seed shipment is stored in a bonded warehouse for six months without an entry being filed. The seeds are inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are found to be not in compliance with USDA laws/regulations. The warehouse proprietor must take the following action:
A. Move the shipment to a foreign trade zone.
B. Make arrangements to destroy the seeds.
C. Advise the importer to sell the shipment immediately and forfeit any profit to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for any expenses incurred.
D. Enter the seeds for use in a spice marinade for Memphis barbeque.
E. Plant the seeds at the back of the warehouse and add fertilizer.
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 127.28(a) and 158.41
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