2022 April No.17 – Fines & Penalties


Intentional removal, defacement, destruction, or alteration of a marking of the country of origin to conceal the country of origin may result in criminal penalties. What is the maximum monetary penalty and/or prison sentence that may be assessed?

A. $500.00 and/or imprisonment for 2 years

B. $5,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 1 year

C. $6,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 11 years

D. $50,000.00 and imprisonment for 2 years

E. $50,000.00 and imprisonment for 11 years

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The Answer is: B

Citation: 19 CFR 134.4

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