A shipment of pesticides or devices shall be detained at the importer’s expense pending an examination by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to determine if the shipment complies with the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. However, a shipment detained for examination may be released to the consignee prior to a determination by the EPA Administrator provided a bond is furnished for the return of the merchandise to Customs custody. Who would determine the bond amount?
A. An Import Specialist
B. A customs officer/inspector
C. A broker
D. A port director
E. A representative from the Environmental Protection Agency EPA
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 12.115
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